want recommendations for small 2 way speakers and powered sub

Started by Nick B, August 15, 2017, 07:55:38 AM

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dflee

Congrats on the new Nolas.
Keep us posted on what you think.
"Enjoy pleasure, not because it is fleeting, but because it exists at all." Sacrament, Clive Barker.

tmazz

Quote from: Nick B on August 18, 2017, 12:30:35 PM
I just sent Pete a PM. I'm getting the Nola's. This should be a perfect fit for my situation.

Enjoy   :beer:
Remember, it's all about the music........

Nola Boxers
Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
McIntosh MC 275
ARC SP-9
VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SAM/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
DigiBuss/TWL PC & USB Cables

Nick B

Thanks, really looking forward to them. Now the adventure of selling a few things...
Erhard Elvis Mk II tube amp
Hattor Big preamp
JMR Voce Grande speakers
Holo Cyan2 dac
Holo Red streamer
Spiritual Sound loom
TWL Digital American II p cords
Custom power cords
JPLAY, HQ Player, Tidal, Qobuz
PI Audio UberBUSS

tmazz

Quote from: Nick B on August 18, 2017, 08:50:05 PM
Thanks, really looking forward to them. Now the adventure of selling a few things...

..... my least favorite part of the hobby.  :roll:
Remember, it's all about the music........

Nola Boxers
Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
McIntosh MC 275
ARC SP-9
VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SAM/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
DigiBuss/TWL PC & USB Cables

Nick B

Quote from: tmazz on August 19, 2017, 02:02:17 PM
Quote from: Nick B on August 18, 2017, 08:50:05 PM
Thanks, really looking forward to them. Now the adventure of selling a few things...

..... my least favorite part of the hobby.  :roll:

Yes, least favorite indeed. I haven't found a site yet that gives me an idea what to sell the SP Techs for. Anyone have suggestions? I don't  want to pay a subscription just for one item
Erhard Elvis Mk II tube amp
Hattor Big preamp
JMR Voce Grande speakers
Holo Cyan2 dac
Holo Red streamer
Spiritual Sound loom
TWL Digital American II p cords
Custom power cords
JPLAY, HQ Player, Tidal, Qobuz
PI Audio UberBUSS

topround

go to audio asylum trader its free or audio circle where Jim Smith started before his demise, there might still be people on that site that remember those speakers....
System consists of an amp a preamp, 2 speakers a turntable and a phono preamp, Also some cables and power cords and a really cheap cd player.

Nick B

Quote from: topround on August 20, 2017, 04:04:41 AM
go to audio asylum trader its free or audio circle where Jim Smith started before his demise, there might still be people on that site that remember those speakers....

Mike,
Do you mean Bob Smith? He had quite a following at AC. Which reminds me of Double Ugly, who was one of his biggest supporters.
Nick
Erhard Elvis Mk II tube amp
Hattor Big preamp
JMR Voce Grande speakers
Holo Cyan2 dac
Holo Red streamer
Spiritual Sound loom
TWL Digital American II p cords
Custom power cords
JPLAY, HQ Player, Tidal, Qobuz
PI Audio UberBUSS

richidoo

I seem to remember them selling used for 1500 a wayz back.

S Clark

Quote from: shadowlight on August 15, 2017, 02:10:44 PM
Would Kef LS50 work?  I have not heard them but they seem to get high praise on the net :)
A friend brought his up for a weekend and compared to my GR-Research N-2X kit speaker.  I liked the GR product better, better instrument placement detail. 
Now, AJ in Fl over on another audio site makes a damn fine speaker using a cheaper version of the LS50 driver.  KEF put him out of business, but you might contact him anyway. 
Other than that, I've heard a little Revel bookshelf that were really impressive.  Detail, space, soundstage... but they weren't cheap.  I'll  find the model and get back. 
Speaker-GR Research LS9-XStatik-AltecFlamenco
Amp-Moscode,Dodd,Folsom
Pre-Dodd
Turntable-Vyger,Victor,TechnicSP10MK2
Phonopre-Hagermann,Jolida,GSlee   
Cable-AudioSensibility Wywires TWL
Cartridge-Dynavector,Sumiko
Tonearm-PioneerP3,Jelco
Rythmic sub

Nick B

I just sent Pete the $$. It was a very good price, but I'll admit I'm a bit apprehensive as the SP Techs sound very good.  I'll also say I was apprehensive about getting the Uber and it turned out great!!!
Within the last 1 1/2 years, I've made a lot of changes and every one has been positive
Nick
Erhard Elvis Mk II tube amp
Hattor Big preamp
JMR Voce Grande speakers
Holo Cyan2 dac
Holo Red streamer
Spiritual Sound loom
TWL Digital American II p cords
Custom power cords
JPLAY, HQ Player, Tidal, Qobuz
PI Audio UberBUSS

dBe

Quote from: Nick B on August 18, 2017, 12:30:35 PM
I just sent Pete a PM. I'm getting the Nola's. This should be a perfect fit for my situation.
:thumb:

AJ Soundfield

Quote from: S Clark on August 20, 2017, 06:29:13 PM
Now, AJ in Fl over on another audio site makes a damn fine speaker using a cheaper version of the LS50 driver.  KEF put him out of business, but you might contact him anyway.   
Hi Scott, I'm here too :-).
KEF indeed put the kibosh on that model, but I'm still in business. I'll have a replacement eventually (ironically, was testing a new coax driver last night). I don't do Soundfield for a living, so I move at a rather leisurely pace. :D

cheers,

AJ
Loudspeaker Manufacturer

S Clark

Hi there AJ.  I haven't really hung around over here enough to know who's here and who's not, but I'm changing that.  So many of the knowledgeable guys don't show up over at AC anymore, so it's time for a move.   :thumb:
Speaker-GR Research LS9-XStatik-AltecFlamenco
Amp-Moscode,Dodd,Folsom
Pre-Dodd
Turntable-Vyger,Victor,TechnicSP10MK2
Phonopre-Hagermann,Jolida,GSlee   
Cable-AudioSensibility Wywires TWL
Cartridge-Dynavector,Sumiko
Tonearm-PioneerP3,Jelco
Rythmic sub

Hugh

Quote from: S Clark on August 21, 2017, 10:37:57 AM
Hi there AJ.  I haven't really hung around over here enough to know who's here and who's not, but I'm changing that.  So many of the knowledgeable guys don't show up over at AC anymore, so it's time for a move.   :thumb:

:thumb:
Hugh Nguyen
Angel City Audio
Exclusive Melody US Distributor

Nick B

Quote from: S Clark on August 21, 2017, 10:37:57 AM
Hi there AJ.  I haven't really hung around over here enough to know who's here and who's not, but I'm changing that.  So many of the knowledgeable guys don't show up over at AC anymore, so it's time for a move.   :thumb:

Thanks for giving AN a try!!
Nick B
Administrator
Erhard Elvis Mk II tube amp
Hattor Big preamp
JMR Voce Grande speakers
Holo Cyan2 dac
Holo Red streamer
Spiritual Sound loom
TWL Digital American II p cords
Custom power cords
JPLAY, HQ Player, Tidal, Qobuz
PI Audio UberBUSS