What is your latest acquisition?

klao · « **Reply #300 on:** 25 Oct 2010, 05:00 pm »

Just got a pair of that myself a few days ago, but they're in 230V, with updated caps and transformers.

Any more details of your set putting on sale, please? I fancy active-biamping my Maggies with four of those.

Quote from: 1oldguy on 24 Oct 2010, 04:05 pm

7B SST SQUARED AMP, NEW FACTORY SEALED, FOR SALE....This could be your latest acquisition.

budt · « **Reply #301 on:** 28 Oct 2010, 02:25 pm »

I just got the new B&W 800 Diamonds.These speakers are a dramatic improvement over my previous 802D. These will be in my home for a long long time.I have a sony 5400 sacd player, bryston bp26, bryston4b sst and torus driving them.The sound is spectacular( which I couldn't say about the previous 802D). One of the main reasons I went with the 800 diamond is the dealer offered me full trade in for my 802D. I really didn't expect such a dramatic improvement but am happy there is.Incidently, the bryston 4b sst has absolutely no trouble driving them to head banging levels...

1oldguy · « **Reply #302 on:** 28 Oct 2010, 02:38 pm »

Quote from: budt on 28 Oct 2010, 02:25 pm

I just got the new B&W 800 Diamonds.These speakers are a dramatic improvement over my previous 802D. These will be in my home for a long long time.I have a sony 5400 sacd player, bryston bp26, bryston4b sst and torus driving them.The sound is spectacular( which I couldn't say about the previous 802D). One of the main reasons I went with the 800 diamond is the dealer offered me full trade in for my 802D. I really didn't expect such a dramatic improvement but am happy there is.Incidently, the bryston 4b sst has absolutely no trouble driving them to head banging levels...

Pictures or it didn't happen.

Though I'm kidding of course some picks would be great.

budt · « **Reply #303 on:** 28 Oct 2010, 03:10 pm »

Well, I am about to leave to go hunting for 18 days.When I get back I will post....

1oldguy · « **Reply #304 on:** 28 Oct 2010, 03:39 pm »

Quote from: budt on 28 Oct 2010, 03:10 pm

Well, I am about to leave to go hunting for 18 days.When I get back I will post....

What color did you go with for your 800.

KeithA · « **Reply #305 on:** 30 Oct 2010, 12:19 am »

Quote from: whatsthisone on 29 Oct 2010, 11:19 pm

I think they might sound a little 'boxy'

But seriously, have Energy reissued the Veritas line again??

Keith

vegasdave · « **Reply #306 on:** 30 Oct 2010, 02:58 am »

Quote from: budt on 28 Oct 2010, 02:25 pm

I just got the new B&W 800 Diamonds.These speakers are a dramatic improvement over my previous 802D. These will be in my home for a long long time.I have a sony 5400 sacd player, bryston bp26, bryston4b sst and torus driving them.The sound is spectacular( which I couldn't say about the previous 802D). One of the main reasons I went with the 800 diamond is the dealer offered me full trade in for my 802D. I really didn't expect such a dramatic improvement but am happy there is.Incidently, the bryston 4b sst has absolutely no trouble driving them to head banging levels...

Wow, that's 1 hell of a system! And full trade on the B&W 802s? That's one hell of a deal!

Jfondell · « **Reply #307 on:** 30 Oct 2010, 07:20 am »

Tyler Acoustics
D1's
Decade Center
D3's
Decade Sub X 2
Solid Tech Stand
UberBuss X 2
and new cables after I get home
I will receive all of this in February when I return from Iraq

vegasdave · « **Reply #308 on:** 30 Oct 2010, 05:22 pm »

Cool. Which amp(s) are you running?

Mag · « **Reply #309 on:** 31 Oct 2010, 12:01 am »

Okay I tried but couldn't fight off the upgrade bug.

Purchased a better center channel for a stronger center image and more cohesive sound integration with front speakers in my multi-channel stereo set up.

Paradigm Studio CC-590 Rosenut

Robert D · « **Reply #310 on:** 31 Oct 2010, 12:22 pm »

Very Nice Mag
Is the CC590 Installed ?

Robert

Mag · « **Reply #311 on:** 31 Oct 2010, 03:04 pm »

Quote from: Robert D on 31 Oct 2010, 12:22 pm

Very Nice Mag
Is the CC590 Installed ?

Robert

Yes, I have it installed connected to my 3B ST. I'm not sure how to describe the sound. It's definitely an improvement on the 470 v4, with a tonality to it that is rich and accurate and blends well with my Studio 100's. It really throws out the vibes and its not fully broken in yet. Like other quality speakers the sound doesn't seem to be coming from the speaker, which is important because I sit fairly close. To complete the imaging illusion though it's best to listen with the lights out.

I may switch amps to the 3B SST, but at present am very pleased with the superb sound paired with the 3B ST.

The back of the speaker is contoured with 2 port holes, has bi-wire connections, weighs 39 lbs.

Anonamemouse · « **Reply #312 on:** 31 Oct 2010, 08:46 pm »

A new tuner. Mine is black, but the only pictures online are of the silver version.
FM, DAB and Internet Radio combined in one box. I can finally listen to Q107 on my stereo (and pray they soon will up the kbps rate)

(clicketh the pictureth for details)

Anonamemouse · « **Reply #313 on:** 31 Oct 2010, 08:55 pm »

I bumped into a really awesome deal for my princess...

It also has a brother.

(clicketh the pictureth for details)

Freo-1 · « **Reply #314 on:** 31 Oct 2010, 09:03 pm »

Threshold STASIS 2: With S/500 driver board upgrade. Recently serviced by Jon at vintageamprepair.

This baby will be connected to a pair of Legacy Signature III's for use above 120 Hz.

Robert D · « **Reply #315 on:** 1 Nov 2010, 12:15 am »

Quote from: Mag on 31 Oct 2010, 03:04 pm

Yes, I have it installed connected to my 3B ST. I'm not sure how to describe the sound. It's definitely an improvement on the 470 v4, with a tonality to it that is rich and accurate and blends well with my Studio 100's. It really throws out the vibes and its not fully broken in yet. Like other quality speakers the sound doesn't seem to be coming from the speaker, which is important because I sit fairly close. To complete the imaging illusion though it's best to listen with the lights out.

I may switch amps to the 3B SST, but at present am very pleased with the superb sound paired with the 3B ST.

The back of the speaker is contoured with 2 port holes, has bi-wire connections, weighs 39 lbs.

As far as the break in Period goes, My Paradigms took around 9 months before they were broken in.
A suggestion a very low volume white noise for about 2 weeks or so. And play at low levels.

I was wondering if it had be already broken in.

Robert

vegasdave · « **Reply #316 on:** 1 Nov 2010, 03:22 am »

Quote from: Freo-1 on 31 Oct 2010, 09:03 pm

Threshold STASIS 2: With S/500 driver board upgrade. Recently serviced by Jon at vintageamprepair.

This baby will be connected to a pair of Legacy Signature III's for use above 120 Hz.

How's the sound?

Napalm · « **Reply #317 on:** 10 Nov 2010, 09:34 pm »

Nap.

Robert D · « **Reply #318 on:** 10 Nov 2010, 10:05 pm »

My B-Day is Friday

Will Post some Pictures on Saturday

Robert

James Tanner · « **Reply #319 on:** 10 Nov 2010, 10:23 pm »

Quote from: Robert D on 10 Nov 2010, 10:05 pm

My B-Day is Friday

Will Post some Pictures on Saturday

Robert

No more nudity please

james