Kondo Overture

[Zeotrope]

Hi, sure, I would be happy to. Here's an image, including the transmission line sub. I will post a video once my new crossover with Dueland CAST caps are installed (in a few weeks, I hope)...

• RCA1443 high-voltage field coil on Bill Woods conical horn (600-8000Hz)
• Supravox 12" field coil driver in "LaScala-style" folded walnut horn (60-600Hz)
• Fostex t500aMkII horn super-tweeter (8000-20000+Hz)
• Transmission line sub with 500W amp and 12" driver

Dimensions: 18" wide (max) x 70" tall. The objective was to get world-class sound from a fairly small footprint. My room is narrow, so I didn't have the room for a traditionally-sized horn speaker.

Physical time-alignment is adjustable to suit the listening position - the midrange horns can be angle-adjusted.

 

[Argonaut]

Hi, sure, I would be happy to. Here's an image, including the transmission line sub. I will post a video once my new crossover with Dueland CAST caps are installed (in a few weeks, I hope)...

Very Fine Work Indeed Surge and thank you for filling in the blanks with regard to the build component,most interesting.

 

[Zeotrope]

New crossovers being built…absolutely massive!

 

[Bling23]

I am considering a version1 of this integrated amplifier. Does anybody have any experiences with this amp? Problems of any kind?
Should be a very high quality device, any feedback is welcome.

I have the Tobian Acoustics 12 FH horn speakers so power is not an issue of course.

JP

Hi JP
Did you go ahead with the Overture in the end ? I have ANUK Meishu Tonemeister phono and was thinking about the the Kondo, its probably out of my league but interested to heard is it worth the money, another amp I was looking at was the AN UK Jinro using 211 valves. Ive no experience with it.Your thread kind of got sidetracked to horn speakers which are interesting in their own right also Thanks Sean

 

[jep123]

Hi JP
Did you go ahead with the Overture in the end ? I have ANUK Meishu Tonemeister phono and was thinking about the the Kondo, its probably out of my league but interested to heard is it worth the money, another amp I was looking at was the AN UK Jinro using 211 valves. Ive no experience with it.Your thread kind of got sidetracked to horn speakers which are interesting in their own right also Thanks Sean

The Kondo is long gone. I downsized and needed a brake from the hobby. I am now «back» and new speakers are due in september ( Franco Serblin Accordo). Reg the Kondo: It is not worth USD 35.000 IMO for its sound. Superb amp, but as good or better can be had at a much lower price. It also needs expensive tubes to sound its best and the biasing is somewhat tricky.

But, Kondo is a special brand and if pride of ownership means something to you, go for it. The Tonmeister is as good as the Kondo (my guess) used with the right speakers.

JP

 

[Zeotrope]

Discounts on Kondo are significant. I (hope) no one is paying anything close to list price for a new one.
I agree that Kondo Japan (not ANUK) is a very special brand with exquisite craftsmanship and a beautiful sound. I bet the pieces will be highly sought after in time.

 

[Bling23]

The Kondo is long gone. I downsized and needed a brake from the hobby. I am now «back» and new speakers are due in september ( Franco Serblin Accordo). Reg the Kondo: It is not worth USD 35.000 IMO for its sound. Superb amp, but as good or better can be had at a much lower price. It also needs expensive tubes to sound its best and the biasing is somewhat tricky.

But, Kondo is a special brand and if pride of ownership means something to you, go for it. The Tonmeister is as good as the Kondo (my guess) used with the right speakers.

JP

Hi JP
Welcome back , you can check out but never leave as the song goes
Thanks for the reply and I guess I had 1/2 thought the same subconsciously before asking on the Kondo overpriced and somewhat audio jewelry. I’d have very little brand pride tbh I’m just about the best sound I can get for as reasonable price as is achievable. It would be nice to have full Kondo set but unattainable for me. Let us know how the speakers go and thanks for the honest appraisal , appreciate that Sean