Dear everyone
I'm in the midst of choosing my next speaker system. I can't wait to upgrade from entry-level Audio Note which I have liked quite a lot. I like their natural representation of music. Unfortunately it seems that doing a significant upgrade with Audio Note also means prices that reach astronomical heights. It's possible that I will end up doing that, but I'm still trying to find other speakers that fit my system.
I will be using a single ended triode amplifier from Japan (Yamamoto Sound Craft) using the VT-52 tube (3W per channel). I will use Audio Antiquary preamplifier and Abbas Audio RIAA. I love the natural sound. I seek an intimate and emotionally captivating listening experience with body, depth and perspective. I appreciate details and a natural realism to the soundscape. I dislike neutral, transparent, punchy sound without body. It seems that a lot of full range speakers can do this. It's quite interesting because I do not know that much about hifi, but I've played music since I ever can remember and I have been going to endless concerts in various halls around the world. It seems to me that a lot of speaker systems that are presented at shows have nothing to do with live sound. It's quite amusing. Anyway, I still find that there are brands that enshrine old values. I prefer a simple design rather than loads of technology.
Somehow this leads me to a few conclusions:
- I need a high efficient speaker system.
- I should go for full range speaker.
- It can be horn driven.
- It can be alnico or even field coils.
Speakers that I have auditioned that are worth mentioning are:
- Audio Note AN-E SPe/HE (98,5 dB).
- Swissonor B.A.C.H. 12 d coaxial, coplanar speaker with Tractix horn (97 dB).
- Klispch La Scala (105 dB)
- Jordan Watts DIY speakers (failed due to inefficiency)
Speakers that I will audition soon:
- Ocellia Caliope 21.
- Western Acoustics Type 1 (not sure how and the information about these speakers are sparse).
Please. I would be delighted to hear your thoughts, experiences and reflections about this. Perhaps you have some recommendations.
PS: I really like the thread "Natural Sound" in here. I share same values as the thread starter.
I'm in the midst of choosing my next speaker system. I can't wait to upgrade from entry-level Audio Note which I have liked quite a lot. I like their natural representation of music. Unfortunately it seems that doing a significant upgrade with Audio Note also means prices that reach astronomical heights. It's possible that I will end up doing that, but I'm still trying to find other speakers that fit my system.
I will be using a single ended triode amplifier from Japan (Yamamoto Sound Craft) using the VT-52 tube (3W per channel). I will use Audio Antiquary preamplifier and Abbas Audio RIAA. I love the natural sound. I seek an intimate and emotionally captivating listening experience with body, depth and perspective. I appreciate details and a natural realism to the soundscape. I dislike neutral, transparent, punchy sound without body. It seems that a lot of full range speakers can do this. It's quite interesting because I do not know that much about hifi, but I've played music since I ever can remember and I have been going to endless concerts in various halls around the world. It seems to me that a lot of speaker systems that are presented at shows have nothing to do with live sound. It's quite amusing. Anyway, I still find that there are brands that enshrine old values. I prefer a simple design rather than loads of technology.
Somehow this leads me to a few conclusions:
- I need a high efficient speaker system.
- I should go for full range speaker.
- It can be horn driven.
- It can be alnico or even field coils.
Speakers that I have auditioned that are worth mentioning are:
- Audio Note AN-E SPe/HE (98,5 dB).
- Swissonor B.A.C.H. 12 d coaxial, coplanar speaker with Tractix horn (97 dB).
- Klispch La Scala (105 dB)
- Jordan Watts DIY speakers (failed due to inefficiency)
Speakers that I will audition soon:
- Ocellia Caliope 21.
- Western Acoustics Type 1 (not sure how and the information about these speakers are sparse).
Please. I would be delighted to hear your thoughts, experiences and reflections about this. Perhaps you have some recommendations.
PS: I really like the thread "Natural Sound" in here. I share same values as the thread starter.
