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Manufacturer News / Re: Triode Wire Labs at the 2024 Capital AudioFest!
« Last post by P.I. on December 01, 2024, 08:16:40 PM »You always kill it, Brother. TWL cables rock!
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Manufacturer News / Re: Triode Wire Labs at the 2024 Capital AudioFest!
« Last post by Triode Pete on December 01, 2024, 09:55:11 AM »Some very nice feedback from EnjoyThe Music's Rick Becker... https://www.enjoythemusic.com/Capital_Audiofest_2024/Becker/Part4/
Room 741 Volti Audio - Triode Wire Labs
Walking into the Volti Audio room you are hit with unrestrained music. Greg Roberts presented his finished version of the Lucera model ($11,750), the middle speaker in his 3-model lineup. It was shown without the standard cloth grills to display the three-driver design that included an impressive 15" woofer, a modification from the 12" that was originally spec'ed. The 2" midrange compression driver has a wide-dispersion horn and the tweeter is a neodymium horn driver. With 99dB/W/m sensitivity, this 40" tall conventionally shaped speaker answers the question, "What would a modern-day 'Voice of the Theater' speaker look and sound like today?" The answer I took away was "higher resolution, deeper bass, and a more room-friendly design." (Yes, I've owned two pairs of VoTT in the past.)
And, unlike those massive Altecs, you can get the Lucera in a variety of real wood veneers and grill cloth covers to suit your d?cor. The pair shown here were in Padauk veneer with a reddish stain and clear satin lacquer finish. Sold factory direct, you can hear them where he builds them in Baxter, TN between Knoxville and Nashville, just off I-80.
The rig included an Innuos ZENith music server with 2TB of storage ($6,700) and a Mojo Audio Mystique Y model that was very similar to their acclaimed X model but simplified with only a USB input for streaming. The Y starts at $4k and there is an upgrade version at $7k. The Cary Audio SLI-80 integrated has been around for decades and now sells for $5k. The cabling was from Triode Wire Labs. And who could not notice the audio rack Volti has used for years, cut from 16-layer plywood and topped with a gorgeous veneer?
Thanks, Rick!
Room 741 Volti Audio - Triode Wire Labs
Walking into the Volti Audio room you are hit with unrestrained music. Greg Roberts presented his finished version of the Lucera model ($11,750), the middle speaker in his 3-model lineup. It was shown without the standard cloth grills to display the three-driver design that included an impressive 15" woofer, a modification from the 12" that was originally spec'ed. The 2" midrange compression driver has a wide-dispersion horn and the tweeter is a neodymium horn driver. With 99dB/W/m sensitivity, this 40" tall conventionally shaped speaker answers the question, "What would a modern-day 'Voice of the Theater' speaker look and sound like today?" The answer I took away was "higher resolution, deeper bass, and a more room-friendly design." (Yes, I've owned two pairs of VoTT in the past.)
And, unlike those massive Altecs, you can get the Lucera in a variety of real wood veneers and grill cloth covers to suit your d?cor. The pair shown here were in Padauk veneer with a reddish stain and clear satin lacquer finish. Sold factory direct, you can hear them where he builds them in Baxter, TN between Knoxville and Nashville, just off I-80.
The rig included an Innuos ZENith music server with 2TB of storage ($6,700) and a Mojo Audio Mystique Y model that was very similar to their acclaimed X model but simplified with only a USB input for streaming. The Y starts at $4k and there is an upgrade version at $7k. The Cary Audio SLI-80 integrated has been around for decades and now sells for $5k. The cabling was from Triode Wire Labs. And who could not notice the audio rack Volti has used for years, cut from 16-layer plywood and topped with a gorgeous veneer?
Thanks, Rick!
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Manufacturer News / Re: Time for some 8in servo subs to go with the MG10/QR's
« Last post by Nick B on November 30, 2024, 10:55:13 PM »Nick,
He will need two FOSI ZA-3 stereo amps to biamp the MG10/QR's, two A370 servo amps, two more SW-12-16FR sub drivers and a dspNexus 2/8 and the servo sub wiring.
He has his turntable with the dspNexus 2/8 ADC and phono setting and his Bluetooth phone as the digital input.
Well, that's quite manageable and he's fortunate to have your help. Pls keep us posted on his progress, Rich
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Manufacturer News / Re: Time for some 8in servo subs to go with the MG10/QR's
« Last post by HAL on November 28, 2024, 02:00:53 PM »Nick,
He will need two FOSI ZA-3 stereo amps to biamp the MG10/QR's, two A370 servo amps, two more SW-12-16FR sub drivers and a dspNexus 2/8 and the servo sub wiring.
He has his turntable with the dspNexus 2/8 ADC and phono setting and his Bluetooth phone as the digital input.
He will need two FOSI ZA-3 stereo amps to biamp the MG10/QR's, two A370 servo amps, two more SW-12-16FR sub drivers and a dspNexus 2/8 and the servo sub wiring.
He has his turntable with the dspNexus 2/8 ADC and phono setting and his Bluetooth phone as the digital input.
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Amplification and Preamplification / Re: Power Resistors
« Last post by Nick B on November 28, 2024, 10:36:19 AM »Hi Steve,
Just curious if you've ever tried the Amtrans AMRG resistors? I have them in my Hattor Big preamp which sounds terrific
Nick
Just curious if you've ever tried the Amtrans AMRG resistors? I have them in my Hattor Big preamp which sounds terrific
Nick
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Manufacturer News / Re: Triode Wire Labs at the 2024 Capital AudioFest!
« Last post by Nick B on November 28, 2024, 10:33:52 AM »Great stuff, Pete! Thanks for posting 👍
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Manufacturer News / Re: Time for some 8in servo subs to go with the MG10/QR's
« Last post by Nick B on November 28, 2024, 10:28:09 AM »The Magnepan MG10/QR's with two 2x12 OB modular H-Frame servo subs are now with another nephew for his new system.
When he has all the other gear needed, will order him a dspNexus 2/8 and program it for the system.
Now on to new audio projects...
Rich,
What other gear does he need or need to upgrade?
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Manufacturer News / Re: Triode Wire Labs at the 2024 Capital AudioFest!
« Last post by Triode Pete on November 27, 2024, 11:41:01 AM »Some nice feedback from Part Time Audiophile's Graig Neville... https://pt.audio/2024/11/27/living-voice-r80-obx-borderpatrol-and-triode-wire-labs-caf-2024/
Living Voice R80 OBX, BorderPatrol and Triode Wire Labs | CAF 2024
Running from room to room nearly non-stop, looking for serious audio sounds, makes a reviewer dehydrated and thirsty. Stopping in room 316 with Triode Wire Labs and BorderPatrol was a thirst quencher. Besides being offered a cool bubbly beverage, I had several minutes to take photos and listen to the Living Voice R80 OBX loudspeakers in Glossy Ebony ($54,250/pr) that debuted at CAF in 2023.
Triode Wire Labs and BorderPatrol had posted a very heartfelt salute to our veterans on the door. As the show overlapped Veteran?s Day, it seemed appropriate and patriotic. I know post-election fervor was present in spades at the event, with it being so close to the District of Columbia, and I did my best to dodge politics and focus on the hi-fi, but this resonated with me in a positive way.
The Living Voice R80 OBX speakers were driven by a BorderPatrol S20 EXD amplifier (from $22,500 depending on tubes) and a BorderPatrol DAC SE-i (from $1650 depending on options). There was no vinyl present. The SE-i DAC was so cute! It?s a little box with a tube rectifier and was sitting between the S20 and the Innuos Statement Nex-Gen Music Server w/ 4Tb SSD ($26,200).
Triode Wire Labs brought several accoutrement including Obsession NCF power cords ($1499), High Power Digital American II power cords for the power supplies ($749), Bi-Wired American speaker cables (starting at $1099/pr) with TWL jumpers ($299/pr), Spirit II RCA interconnects (starting at $399/pr), and a Passion USB cable ($329).
The sound was truly enjoyable. The hotel rooms at Capital Audiofest can be tricky and getting an appropriate sized speaker for the room is often a challenge. The Living Voice R80 OBX speaker looked physically a bit too large for the space, but I felt the bass was a bit softer than I expected from a speaker with this large of a driver compliment. The music wasn?t playing ear-blastingly loud, which was a welcome respite for a reviewer trying to save their ears for the entire weekend, which perhaps contributed to the softish bass. The treble and midrange of the Living Voice R80 OBX were warm and inviting, so I stayed and listened for longer than I had in many other rooms enjoying the gear and music.
Thanks, Graig!
Cheers,
Pete
Living Voice R80 OBX, BorderPatrol and Triode Wire Labs | CAF 2024
Running from room to room nearly non-stop, looking for serious audio sounds, makes a reviewer dehydrated and thirsty. Stopping in room 316 with Triode Wire Labs and BorderPatrol was a thirst quencher. Besides being offered a cool bubbly beverage, I had several minutes to take photos and listen to the Living Voice R80 OBX loudspeakers in Glossy Ebony ($54,250/pr) that debuted at CAF in 2023.
Triode Wire Labs and BorderPatrol had posted a very heartfelt salute to our veterans on the door. As the show overlapped Veteran?s Day, it seemed appropriate and patriotic. I know post-election fervor was present in spades at the event, with it being so close to the District of Columbia, and I did my best to dodge politics and focus on the hi-fi, but this resonated with me in a positive way.
The Living Voice R80 OBX speakers were driven by a BorderPatrol S20 EXD amplifier (from $22,500 depending on tubes) and a BorderPatrol DAC SE-i (from $1650 depending on options). There was no vinyl present. The SE-i DAC was so cute! It?s a little box with a tube rectifier and was sitting between the S20 and the Innuos Statement Nex-Gen Music Server w/ 4Tb SSD ($26,200).
Triode Wire Labs brought several accoutrement including Obsession NCF power cords ($1499), High Power Digital American II power cords for the power supplies ($749), Bi-Wired American speaker cables (starting at $1099/pr) with TWL jumpers ($299/pr), Spirit II RCA interconnects (starting at $399/pr), and a Passion USB cable ($329).
The sound was truly enjoyable. The hotel rooms at Capital Audiofest can be tricky and getting an appropriate sized speaker for the room is often a challenge. The Living Voice R80 OBX speaker looked physically a bit too large for the space, but I felt the bass was a bit softer than I expected from a speaker with this large of a driver compliment. The music wasn?t playing ear-blastingly loud, which was a welcome respite for a reviewer trying to save their ears for the entire weekend, which perhaps contributed to the softish bass. The treble and midrange of the Living Voice R80 OBX were warm and inviting, so I stayed and listened for longer than I had in many other rooms enjoying the gear and music.
Thanks, Graig!
Cheers,
Pete
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Manufacturer News / Re: Time for some 8in servo subs to go with the MG10/QR's
« Last post by HAL on November 26, 2024, 05:15:05 PM »The Magnepan MG10/QR's with two 2x12 OB modular H-Frame servo subs are now with another nephew for his new system.
When he has all the other gear needed, will order him a dspNexus 2/8 and program it for the system.
Now on to new audio projects...
When he has all the other gear needed, will order him a dspNexus 2/8 and program it for the system.
Now on to new audio projects...
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Manufacturer News / Re: New Reference Linestage - one of a kind- built for you - ONLY $7,495
« Last post by Response Audio on November 26, 2024, 08:04:26 AM »Original Reference only $7,495 
We are trying to move all Purity Chassis inventory ASAP to make room for 2025?s lineup.
We are trying to move all Purity Chassis inventory ASAP to make room for 2025?s lineup.