Owner Impressions, Delivery Times and Things to Do While You Wait

vintagebob · « **Reply #420 on:** 18 Nov 2009, 01:37 pm »

Quote from: ralfale on 18 Nov 2009, 09:07 am

Guys

Generally what is the average waiting time from placing orders to delivery?

I have just paid my deposit with Jim on SongTower and SongCenter and are waiting for his reply and confirmation.

The first page of this thread will give you an idea on how long you may have to wait. What will you do to get ready for your SongTowers?

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=68360.0

floresjc · « **Reply #421 on:** 18 Nov 2009, 01:38 pm »

ralfale -

Its going to vary. Did you order standard veneer items (cherry, walnut, etc.)? I believe for the SongTower series he does production runs (maybe a few pairs at a time) of the standard veneer to get them out quicker. I paid in June got mine in October, but I ordered quite a bit and was overseas most of that time, so I'm not really a good gauge. At the beginning of this thread vintagebob has a post that shows what people ordered, when, and when they received it, might help give you an idea. Of course you can call up Jim and he will usually tell you a ballpark number (45, 60, 90 whatever days).

ralfale · « **Reply #422 on:** 18 Nov 2009, 01:57 pm »

I ordered dome ST satin black.
From the looks of it, it'll be a long wait

It's not gonna make it for xmas i guess.

jsalk · « **Reply #423 on:** 18 Nov 2009, 06:12 pm »

Quote from: ralfale on 18 Nov 2009, 01:57 pm

I ordered dome ST satin black.
From the looks of it, it'll be a long wait
It's not gonna make it for xmas i guess.

Well, we are working toward being able to finish standard pairs of SongTowers in 30 days. We're getting close.

Since your speakers will be satin black, it is entirely possible we can have them finished in time for the holidays.

Of course, we are presently looking at 58 days of transit time to Singapore via sea freight. Now, if you would care to switch to air freight, you may not have a Silent Night after all.

- Jim

WntrMute2 · « **Reply #424 on:** 18 Nov 2009, 10:30 pm »

it is good to see that I'm not the last on the waiting list (WntrMute2). Since I've seen both the raw boxes as well as my beautiful veneer I'm waiting with baited breath for my beauties to be done.

That's Jim's foot BTW.

ralfale · « **Reply #425 on:** 19 Nov 2009, 12:03 am »

Quote from: jsalk on 18 Nov 2009, 06:12 pm

Quote from: ralfale on 18 Nov 2009, 01:57 pm
I ordered dome ST satin black.
From the looks of it, it'll be a long wait
It's not gonna make it for xmas i guess.

Well, we are working toward being able to finish standard pairs of SongTowers in 30 days. We're getting close.

Since your speakers will be satin black, it is entirely possible we can have them finished in time for the holidays.

Of course, we are presently looking at 58 days of transit time to Singapore via sea freight. Now, if you would care to switch to air freight, you may not have a Silent Night after all.

- Jim

This is good news Jim!
I am presently looking at using another fedex account of a friend of mine. Hopefully that will work out as he enjoys greater discount on his account.
I might still make it for xmas

mathgeek97 · « **Reply #426 on:** 19 Nov 2009, 03:20 pm »

Quote from: WntrMute2 on 18 Nov 2009, 10:30 pm

it is good to see that I'm not the last on the waiting list (WntrMute2). Since I've seen both the raw boxes as well as my beautiful veneer I'm waiting with baited breath for my beauties to be done.

WntrMute2,
Nice veneer! Those are going to be some nice looking HT2-TLs! Can't wait to see them (and to get your listening impressions, of course).

metier · « **Reply #427 on:** 20 Nov 2009, 01:18 pm »

ST's are on the truck out for delivery

, hopefully I will be one of the first stops.

Pat

stc4life · « **Reply #428 on:** 20 Nov 2009, 03:37 pm »

Mine arrived yesterday, but by the time I got them assembled it was 11p. I will post more thoughts later as I have not really been able to get them turned up, nor integrated at all with my sub, etc. I will say that no matter how many times people say that their photos do not do the finish justice, you will never quite grasp how true that statement is until you unpack your own STs. Really stunning. Will try to post some pics anyway and provide more thoughts later.

vintagebob · « **Reply #429 on:** 20 Nov 2009, 05:42 pm »

Quote from: stc4life on 20 Nov 2009, 03:37 pm

Mine arrived yesterday, but by the time I got them assembled it was 11p. I will post more thoughts later as I have not really been able to get them turned up, nor integrated at all with my sub, etc. I will say that no matter how many times people say that their photos do not do the finish justice, you will never quite grasp how true that statement is until you unpack your own STs. Really stunning. Will try to post some pics anyway and provide more thoughts later.

Finally! I can't wait to hear your thoughts when you finally get everything setup.

Jon65 · « **Reply #430 on:** 25 Nov 2009, 12:52 pm »

My anticipation increases! Jim said they should be finishing up this week. I was thinking it would be January, so this is great news. Now I'm starting to think of what I'll be listening to first. So far:

SACD's of Yes - Fragile, Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
CD's: Donald Fagen, Beatles Remastered
BluRay: Master and Commander, new Star Trek

Jon

mathgeek97 · « **Reply #431 on:** 25 Nov 2009, 02:26 pm »

Quote from: Jon65 on 25 Nov 2009, 12:52 pm

My anticipation increases! Jim said they should be finishing up this week. I was thinking it would be January, so this is great news. Now I'm starting to think of what I'll be listening to first. So far:

SACD's of Yes - Fragile, Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
CD's: Donald Fagen, Beatles Remastered
BluRay: Master and Commander, new Star Trek

Jon

Good music choices. You'll have to let us know how the SACDs sound on your 5.1 setup. I suspect you'll be very happy!
And, of course, please share your listening impressions/photos with us when you manage to pull yourself away from the Salks for a breather.

newzooreview · « **Reply #432 on:** 25 Nov 2009, 06:00 pm »

Quote from: Jon65 on 25 Nov 2009, 12:52 pm

My anticipation increases! Jim said they should be finishing up this week. I was thinking it would be January, so this is great news.

Ooh. Ooh. Ooh. I'm next on the list!

evan1 · « **Reply #433 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 02:12 pm »

Anyone or Jim , what size thread is used on the Songtower spikes ?

K Shep · « **Reply #434 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 02:32 pm »

Quote from: evan1 on 26 Nov 2009, 02:12 pm

Anyone or Jim , what size thread is used on the Songtower spikes ?

1/4"-20. I purchased a pair of adjustable spikes for my STs. Jim confirmed the size a few months ago.

jsalk · « **Reply #435 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 02:36 pm »

Quote from: evan1 on 26 Nov 2009, 02:12 pm

Anyone or Jim , what size thread is used on the Songtower spikes ?

1/4 20

- Jim

newzooreview · « **Reply #436 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 02:46 pm »

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1/4"-20. I purchased a pair of adjustable spikes for my STs. Jim confirmed the size a few months ago.

Are the standard spikes not adjustable? My floor's a little bit uneven--do the standard spikes adjust at least a 1/4 inch or not at all?

evan1 · « **Reply #437 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 03:22 pm »

Thanks and happy turkey to all

fishinbob · « **Reply #438 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 03:40 pm »

Quote from: newzooreview on 26 Nov 2009, 02:46 pm

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1/4"-20. I purchased a pair of adjustable spikes for my STs. Jim confirmed the size a few months ago.

Are the standard spikes not adjustable? My floor's a little bit uneven--do the standard spikes adjust at least a 1/4 inch or not at all?

Not a problem, though a jamb nut or two may be in order if you go much beyond that.

newzooreview · « **Reply #439 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 04:51 pm »

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Not a problem, though a jamb nut or two may be in order if you go much beyond that.

Ok. Cool. I wouldn't want to lose the styling of Jim's speaker feet just because my floor is slightly wonky. I may ask Jim if he can send along some jamb nuts if he thinks I'll need them.

Happy Thanksgiving!