Very interesting. That's what makes this a subjective hobby. A dear friend of mine recently bought the Wolf Von Langa Son, and he loves them.There is indeed a lot of fascination for field coil drivers. I was quite disappointed with the sound of the Wolf Von Langa Son, which I was finally able to audition after having read so many glowing reviews.
Has anyone heard the new Audio Note AN-E field coil model?
Very interesting. That's what makes this a subjective hobby. A dear friend of mine recently bought the Wolf Von Langa Son, and he loves them.
I think Dave McNair liked them, too.
just heard in Oslo Audio Show with Ankuro monos and it was sounding very dynamic, clean and rich, if a tad too rich,which might be due to corner placement in smallish hotel roomThere is indeed a lot of fascination for field coil drivers. I was quite disappointed with the sound of the Wolf Von Langa Son, which I was finally able to audition after having read so many glowing reviews. I don't think you can get that highly resolving/articulate/dynamic sound of vintage drivers by simply taking a modern driver and using it with a field coil. Also, the quality of the power supply surely has some impact, and that is something that is rarely discussed.
Has anyone heard the new Audio Note AN-E field coil model?
My friend does not use them with subwoofers. But I totally would use them with subwoofers.Perhaps my expectations were too high! I also knows someone who likes them a lot, and uses them with subs, which seems like a good idea.
I’ve only heard consistent positives about the Son also, perhaps it was about your expectations or in the context of the demo maybe… what setup did you hear them in… and I suppose which vintage field coils are you then referencing in terms of what you expected the Son field coil to sound like. It would be great to get the data point in what you found in the demo either way.There is indeed a lot of fascination for field coil drivers. I was quite disappointed with the sound of the Wolf Von Langa Son, which I was finally able to audition after having read so many glowing reviews. I don't think you can get that highly resolving/articulate/dynamic sound of vintage drivers by simply taking a modern driver and using it with a field coil. Also, the quality of the power supply surely has some impact, and that is something that is rarely discussed.
Has anyone heard the new Audio Note AN-E field coil model?
I was able to hear both the WVL London and the AN-E fieldcoil at the California Audio Show in Emeryville CA in September last year.There is indeed a lot of fascination for field coil drivers. I was quite disappointed with the sound of the Wolf Von Langa Son, which I was finally able to audition after having read so many glowing reviews. I don't think you can get that highly resolving/articulate/dynamic sound of vintage drivers by simply taking a modern driver and using it with a field coil. Also, the quality of the power supply surely has some impact, and that is something that is rarely discussed.
Has anyone heard the new Audio Note AN-E field coil model?
I'm one of those folks enamoured with the Wolf von Langa SON speakers. My avatar is taken from a photograph of the cabinet. The finish on my pair is simultaneously intoxicating and unique.
Colin King, Wolf Von Langa's US importer, came by mine back in early December to assist me with the unboxing and placement. I am currently making use of them WITHOUT subwoofers and am more than pleased... I'm ticked with the results. My current system: English Acoustics 41C valve/tube amplifier, ampsandsound Stereo preamplifier, SW1X DAC II, SW1X LPU I phono stage, Denon DP-61F turntable fitted with Audio Technica VM 760 SLC Dual MM Stereo cartridge, Accusound & SW1X Interconnects, Van den Hul speaker cables & jumpers, and power cables all around from Folsom.
There's also a BelCanto Designs s300 integrated which powers the Ophidian Minimos (micro monitors) for sound output from the television.
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Love that veneer!!I'm one of those folks enamoured with the Wolf von Langa SON speakers. My avatar is taken from a photograph of the cabinet. The finish on my pair is simultaneously intoxicating and unique.
Colin King, Wolf Von Langa's US importer, came by mine back in early December to assist me with the unboxing and placement. I am currently making use of them WITHOUT subwoofers and am more than pleased... I'm ticked with the results. My current system: English Acoustics 41C valve/tube amplifier, ampsandsound Stereo preamplifier, SW1X DAC II, SW1X LPU I phono stage, Denon DP-61F turntable fitted with Audio Technica VM 760 SLC Dual MM Stereo cartridge, Accusound & SW1X Interconnects, Van den Hul speaker cables & jumpers, and power cables all around from Folsom.
There's also a BelCanto Designs s300 integrated which powers the Ophidian Minimos (micro monitors) for sound output from the television.
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I was asked about my decision not to employ subwoofers, and in my particular situation: room size/dimensions, along with the English Acoustic 41C valve/tube amplifier there's just no need. The amplifier maintains a vice-like grip on the bass. It's as if the two were designed for each other. I cannot say enough about the British amplifier designer and I look forward to acquiring one of his preamplifier designs much sooner than later. Here is a link to English AcousticsI'm one of those folks enamoured with the Wolf von Langa SON speakers. My avatar is taken from a photograph of the cabinet. The finish on my pair is simultaneously intoxicating and unique.
Colin King, Wolf Von Langa's US importer, came by mine back in early December to assist me with the unboxing and placement. I am currently making use of them WITHOUT subwoofers and am more than pleased... I'm tickled with the results. My current system: English Acoustics 41C valve/tube amplifier, ampsandsound Stereo preamplifier, SW1X DAC II, SW1X LPU I phono stage, Denon DP-61F turntable fitted with Audio Technica VM 760 SLC Dual MM Stereo cartridge, Accusound & SW1X Interconnects, Van den Hul speaker cables & jumpers, and power cables all around from Folsom.
There's also a BelCanto Designs s300 integrated which powers the Ophidian Minimos (micro monitors) for sound output from the television.
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I heard the Songer speakers last year in California and would like to hear them at AXPONA but from what I gather I don't see them exhibiting as of yet. I understand there is a new model. The funny thing is that all the folks I speak to about this brand are torn between the open baffle and closed cabinet models. And when I say torn, the feelings can get rather strident on the matter.BTW…I am very anxious to hear the Songer speakers!!
Their preamp/amp look very interesting to me. Great circuit design + good looking to me. Really consider purchasing their 10/801A drives 300B amp. It basically has everything what I ask for a dream 300B amp --- DHT drivers, interstage trans, nice vintage looking, filament regulators + display + adjustable voltages on the board, nano/finemet core for trans, and made into two nominal sized boxes that can fit into my living room rack. Great balance between how much "I" want to do with the power supply and the actual size for the boxes.No input on Treehaus Audiolabs Audio here?