A Recent Review Of WBF Member Jacob Heilbrunn's System

[Steve Williams]

Of course I have a bias in this thread but Jacob is a personal friend.



http://www.avguide.com/blog/my-visit-jacob-heilbrunn-and-wilson-audio-s-alexandria-speakers

 

[Gregadd]

Uncle! That's amazing.

 

[vinylphilemag]

Mind blowing! TWO Cobra arms?!

 

[Jacob E. Heilbrunn]

Jacob's System

Steve--thank you for highlighting the thread. I'm simply following in your footsteps.

 

[flez007]

Woow - great deck! ... Incredible setup!

 

[Steve Williams]

I was privileged to host Jacob at my house.

http://www.avguide.com/blog/three-megabuck-systems-rockport-wilson-and-magico

 

[microstrip]

Great system.
May be you should organize a thread about the Alexandria ...

Do you think that the Wilson Christmas campaign will be "Buy the Alexandria, we offer the Gothans!"

 

[c1ferrari]

Greetings, Jacob,

Why did you decide upon the Messenger? Thanks!

 

[ack]

Not only an incredible system but my "reference" - I admit publicly - reviewer as well - I feel Jacob's mastery of the English language is unparalleled in this business; see latest Verity review. So glad he's here.

 

[Jacob E. Heilbrunn]

Greetings, Jacob,

Why did you decide upon the Messenger? Thanks!

It just sounds so darn good--throws up an enormous soundstage, very dynamic, refulgent. I haven't heard anything that has surpassed it. But keep in mind that I have the original version, which boasts a large tubed power supply.

 

[Jacob E. Heilbrunn]

Not only an incredible system but my "reference" - I admit publicly - reviewer as well - I feel Jacob's mastery of the English language is unparalleled in this business; see latest Verity review. So glad he's here.

I'm going to get a swelled head from all these kudos. I'm glad you enjoyed the Verity review.

 

[Steve Williams]

Can you feel the love Jacob

 

[c1ferrari]

It just sounds so darn good--throws up an enormous soundstage, very dynamic, refulgent. I haven't heard anything that has surpassed it. But keep in mind that I have the original version, which boasts a large tubed power supply.

Cool...I've heard it a couple of times at Elliot's and have always enjoyed listening to his system(s)/room.

 

[Steve Williams]

Jacob

I was noticing that your X-2's weren't spiked but still on casters. Any reason or are you still playing with positioning them

 

[Jacob E. Heilbrunn]

Jacob

I was noticing that your X-2's weren't spiked but still on casters. Any reason or are you still playing with positioning them

They will be set up properly this week.

 

[Steve Williams]

you mean they haven't showed up yet??

 

[Jacob E. Heilbrunn]

Wednesday, old chap, is X-Day.

 

[microstrip]

Jacob,
I just finished reading your enthusiastic review of the Classe M-600 in TAS and could see you feel it is something special.

I quote your review: "In playing back Schubert lieder, for example, the CA-M600 seemed to provide an extra cushion of air simply by projecting the sound of the recording studio walls more fully into my listening space." Such a positive reference to Schubert lieder coming from some one used to high power tubes in unusual in a solid state amplifier review. Can I ask which speakers you were using in the listening that motivated this particular comment?

 

[Jacob E. Heilbrunn]

Classe

Jacob,
I just finished reading your enthusiastic review of the Classe M-600 in TAS and could see you feel it is something special.

I quote your review: "In playing back Schubert lieder, for example, the CA-M600 seemed to provide an extra cushion of air simply by projecting the sound of the recording studio walls more fully into my listening space." Such a positive reference to Schubert lieder coming from some one used to high power tubes in unusual in a solid state amplifier review. Can I ask which speakers you were using in the listening that motivated this particular comment?

I was using the Wilson Alexandrias. But it had the same effect with the Magnepans. Stunning.

 

[Gregadd]

Jake. Did I mention I live in the DC metro area.