Acoustat 3

James Tanner · « **on:** 18 Jul 2008, 10:52 pm »

Hi All,

In my never ending quest for audio nirvana --- does anyone know of a pair of Acoustat 3's that might be for sale?

james

bpape · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 Jul 2008, 11:03 pm »

Do you want Model 3's or Monitor 3's? I assume Model 3's with transformers and you'll be using your own amp.

Check out Mike Savuto at Analog Associates.

(405)810-1351

Acoustat AT swbell DOT net

Mike and his company support Acoustat, do upgrades, have some stock, etc. They also support Counterpoint.

Bryan

James Tanner · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 Jul 2008, 11:49 pm »

Quote from: bpape on 18 Jul 2008, 11:03 pm

Do you want Model 3's or Monitor 3's? I assume Model 3's with transformers and you'll be using your own amp.

Check out Mike Savuto at Analog Associates.

(405)810-1351

Acoustat AT swbell DOT net

Mike and his company support Acoustat, do upgrades, have some stock, etc. They also support Counterpoint.

Bryan

Thanks - will do.

james

splittailz · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 Jul 2008, 11:00 am »

you already have the best speakers on the planet.

they just need a little massaging

James Tanner · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 Jul 2008, 12:00 pm »

Quote from: splittailz on 19 Jul 2008, 11:00 am

you already have the best speakers on the planet. they just need a little massaging

Hi splittailz.

Ya I know but the Acoustat was one of those speakers I could never afford as a budding audiophile and I think its about time I played with a pair. Also I find if I have a specific speaker at home to live with for awhile I can be much more knowledgeable when providing advice to our customers when using Bryston products on specific speakers.

By the way can anyone give me a quick overview of the different models and which one was considered the best given a normal room size?

thanks,
james

alexone · « **Reply #5 on:** 19 Jul 2008, 12:53 pm »

james,

in case you don't want and /or need a pair of speakers- what are you doing with all that stuff?
do you sell it or do you keep it? and how many speakers do you have 'in stock' already?

i am asking, 'cause it's always hard to give equipment away as curiousity forces you ( or anyone who is in this hobby) to buy new stuff, right?! however, i always feel bad when i give away any of these sweethearts.

alex.

James Tanner · « **Reply #6 on:** 19 Jul 2008, 01:20 pm »

Quote from: alexone on 19 Jul 2008, 12:53 pm

james,

in case you don't want and /or need a pair of speakers- what are you doing with all that stuff?
do you sell it or do you keep it? and how many speakers do you have 'in stock' already?

i am asking, 'cause it's always hard to give equipment away as curiousity forces you ( or anyone who is in this hobby) to buy new stuff, right?! however, i always feel bad when i give away any of these sweethearts.

alex.

Hi Alex,

I usually keep them if I like them so I currently have about 5 pairs of different speakers at this point. Eventually I usually sell them to someome in the industry (reviewers etc.) that hear them at my place and have to have them!

james

splittailz · « **Reply #7 on:** 19 Jul 2008, 02:29 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 19 Jul 2008, 12:00 pm

Quote from: splittailz on 19 Jul 2008, 11:00 am
you already have the best speakers on the planet. they just need a little massaging

Hi splittailz.

Ya I know but the Acoustat was one of those speakers I could never afford as a budding audiophile and I think its about time I played with a pair. Also I find if I have a specific speaker at home to live with for awhile I can be much more knowledgeable when providing advice to our customers when using Bryston products on specific speakers.

By the way can anyone give me a quick overview of the different models and which one was considered the best given a normal room size?

thanks,
james

BTW, Mike & I were discussing the merits of Maxx2's & Evolution 600's over my Maggies/ Bryston/ JL combo. We didn't come up with any reason to look at the Maxx's or Evolutions.

James Tanner · « **Reply #8 on:** 19 Jul 2008, 03:59 pm »

HI Mike,

Pardon my ignorance but what are: Maxx2's & Evolution 600's?

james

Phil A · « **Reply #9 on:** 19 Jul 2008, 04:35 pm »

I believe Evolution 600s are Krell mono block amps.

Phil A · « **Reply #10 on:** 19 Jul 2008, 04:37 pm »

I guess these are Maxx2's:

http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/805wilson/index4.html

splittailz · « **Reply #11 on:** 20 Jul 2008, 12:38 am »

you got it Phil

James Tanner · « **Reply #12 on:** 20 Jul 2008, 12:24 pm »

Quote from: bpape on 18 Jul 2008, 11:03 pm

Do you want Model 3's or Monitor 3's? I assume Model 3's with transformers and you'll be using your own amp.

Check out Mike Savuto at Analog Associates.

(405)810-1351

Acoustat AT swbell DOT net

Mike and his company support Acoustat, do upgrades, have some stock, etc. They also support Counterpoint.

Bryan

Hi Bryan,

Got hold of Andy -thanks.

james

kim108 · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 10:48 am »

James
Did you get the Acoustat 3's yet? I am getting a near pristine Rosewood/Black pair this week to "play with" for awhile . I would like the know what you have experienced and learned about these that might help me enjoy the monoliths beside acting like the apes in 2001 Space Oddessy. My room may not be big enough for these to sound great so my ownership maybe brief let alone the WAF. LOL!
Thanks kim Bothwell San Luis Obispo, CA

Wind Chaser · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 11:14 am »

It seems like anyone who puts their Acoustats up for sale insists on a local sale only.

James Tanner · « **Reply #15 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 11:32 am »

Quote from: kim108 on 23 Jul 2009, 10:48 am

James
Did you get the Acoustat 3's yet? I am getting a near pristine Rosewood/Black pair this week to "play with" for awhile . I would like the know what you have experienced and learned about these that might help me enjoy the monoliths beside acting like the apes in 2001 Space Oddessy. My room may not be big enough for these to sound great so my ownership maybe brief let alone the WAF. LOL!
Thanks kim Bothwell San Luis Obispo, CA

Hi Kim,

No sorry I could not find a pair in good shape and the only ones I did were 2plus2's and they were too tall for the room I wanted to use them in.

james

Fido2 · « **Reply #16 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 12:11 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 19 Jul 2008, 12:00 pm

Quote from: splittailz on 19 Jul 2008, 11:00 am
you already have the best speakers on the planet. they just need a little massaging

Hi splittailz.

Ya I know but the Acoustat was one of those speakers I could never afford as a budding audiophile and I think its about time I played with a pair. Also I find if I have a specific speaker at home to live with for awhile I can be much more knowledgeable when providing advice to our customers when using Bryston products on specific speakers.

By the way can anyone give me a quick overview of the different models and which one was considered the best given a normal room size?

thanks,
james

Hi James,
Please forgive me since I'm new to this forum but what speakers are you using primarily and with what amps?

Thanks

James Tanner · « **Reply #17 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 12:28 pm »

Hi,

I have 3 different sound rooms (still married) and 5 different pairs of speakers which are always changing (because I'm addicted) but currently the speaker/amps are:

1. Quad 2905 Electrostatics with 4B SST SQ
2. Martin Logan CLX Electrostatics with 28B's SQ
3. Thiel 3.7's with 28B's SQ
4. IB2's with 14B SQ
5. JBL 1400 Arrays with 14B SQ

james

Fido2 · « **Reply #18 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 12:52 pm »

Hahaha..WOW...that's awesome. I am assuming that those are the Thiel's in your avatar photo? Very nice...I am so wanting a pair of those 28B's !!

danman · « **Reply #19 on:** 24 Jul 2009, 02:08 am »

Man I wish I could have 3 sound rooms and all those speakers!!!

I would love to have the chance to listen to your gear!