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08-07-05
Is the system in belgium or is that just your name for it? Albertporter
08-07-05
Beautiful system! nice choice of components. i also have the ... Kehut
08-08-05
Aardige mid-end Moons
08-08-05: Mattheus
Flanders is the biggest part of Belgium. Is it good with the Flemish people? We must not complain, but things can always get better :-)
I recently got the Kharma's and I am looking for another speakercable. I used MIT Magnum M3 between SL and my previous speakers b&w 805 sig's, but this MIT overemphasized the lower end of sound. I have a Nordost Red Dawn on trial at this moment, which is a better match. So I'm trying to sell my MIT and looking for Nordost SPM or something as good as the top Nordost line, but cheaper :-) Any suggestions ???
De Moons is een jaloers manneke !
Renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
08-08-05
Consider the jena labs symphony s.c. ... not too expensive ... Thom_y
08-08-05: Mattheus
Thanks Thom for your advise ! I'll take a look.
Nice Kharma's you have there !!
I want a transparant yet smooth sound with best control of bass (don't we want that all?)...
renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
08-11-05
Very nice system especially your transport - dac - combo is ... Frankpiet
08-11-05: Mattheus
Hi Frankpiet (Nederlander?),
Thanks for your nice reaction. I'm very pleased with my system; I'm only looking for the right speakercable. Hope that the Nirvana SL will do a fine job (don't have it yet, have to wait untill next week).
Renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
08-12-05
Yes, i´m half dutch. in your case i´d try the following cabl ... Frankpiet
08-12-05: Mattheus
Frank,
Thanks again. I'll look at Gon. Did you ever 'evaluate' Nirvana or Nordost (spm)?
Spreek je nog Nederlands?
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
08-12-05
Een heel kleijn beetje.. but i prefer german or english. i d ... Frankpiet
08-14-05
So, are you happy ? i suspect you are finding the speakers ... Thom_y
08-14-05
By the way ... this is a beautiful, modern-looking set-up. ... Thom_y
08-14-05: Mattheus
Hi Thom,
No, the Kharma's aren't too big for my small listeningroom (which is completely open on one side BTW, so only one Kharma is too close to a sidewall). Ofcourse, they would fit better in a bigger space, but that's not possible due to WAF-issues.
I was afraid of overemphasis on the lower end of sound, but given the right speakercable this doesn't seem to be a problem. As I said, I'm experimenting with speakercable and I hope to find the 'right' cable soon... :-) I looked for Jena Labs, but the ones offered on Gon are rather expensive. I was thinking of Purist Audio (Venustas) which als has the cryogenetic treatment. Could this be any good?
This week I hope to have Nirvana SL speakercable to evaluate.
Renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
08-22-05
Beste renaat, ik heb je gevonden op audiogon. ziet er goed u ... Loxodrome
08-22-05
My web browser must be on the blink i can't read that las ... Albertporter
08-22-05: Mattheus
Dag Robert,
Hebben mekaar al uitvoerig gemaild ondertussen. Dank voor het compliment.
Ben nog steeds aan het 'kabeltjes kiezen'... maar de Venustas blijft in de running.
Moons is de vriend van mijn zus, vandaar... :-)
Ik woon op ongeveer 40 km van Leuven.
Renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
08-22-05: Mattheus
Albert,
Last pôsts are in the Dutch language ! Rob uses P.A. Venustas. Hope to receive the Nirvana's this week so I can compare them to Nordost Red Dawn.
Renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
08-22-05
I know, i've been to europe many times. i had to tease matt ... Albertporter
08-23-05: Mattheus
Damn you Yankee :-) Next time you come to Europe, hace a cup of coffe at my place ! We can chat in Dutch !
Very 'nice' system you have there, seems you really like the PA Dominus... Ever compared with Nirvana?
Renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
08-23-05
I appreciate your offer, that would be great :^). as for ni ... Albertporter
08-23-05: Mattheus
I decided to get the Venustas speakercable altough I bought the Nirvana SL speakercable too. This is the only way I can discover which one pleases me the most. Don't think it will be a problem to sell one of the two...
My problem is I have very sensitive ears and I get pain in my ears very quickly (they are over-sensitive I'm afraid), so I keep looking for the right system make-up...
Renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
08-23-05
Keep us posted on your impressions of the purist venustas pl ... Audiofankj
08-25-05
Albert: aren´t you a dealer for pad - as there is an add for ... Frankpiet
08-25-05
Yea, i have an ad running for purist opis, a line that is ex ... Albertporter
09-01-05: Mattheus
Albert,
I'm interested in this Opis. Is it an official PA cable or something you made yourself? How is it sonically compared with Venustas?
Thanks,
Renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
09-01-05
Mattheus, opis is a cable originally intended for japan. ... Albertporter
09-01-05: Mattheus
Albert,
I would like to try this cable. Do I understand you well when thinking that it is possible to evaluate the Opis in my system only paying the shipping costs?
Maybe you could contact me directly via my e-mail?
Renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
09-05-05: Mattheus
Thanks to Albert I will be able to evaluate the PA Opis (speaker) and Venustas (IC) in my system. I'll keep you guys and girls (?) informed !
Renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
09-05-05
Your welcome renaat. just listen to the music and hopeful ... Albertporter
09-09-05
Just so everyone knows, i sent a parcel to renaat, containin ... Albertporter
09-14-05: Mattheus
Cables arrived ! Testing them and comparing with Nirvana SL. But I've been a fool and goofed up my amp when switching cables... This must be the price one has to pay for wanting too much...
Anyway, thanks Albert for sending me this 'rather good' cables :-)
I'll keep you guys informed...
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
09-16-05
Mattheus. i´ve tried some cables and must say everything is ... Frankpiet
09-27-05: Mattheus
Hi guys,
Have done some comparisons between speakercables:
-Nirvana SL versus Purist Audio Opis: Opis is more spatious, open, more 'spectacular', but Nirvana beats it in terms of musicality (in my ears ofcourse);
-Nirvana SL versus Siltech LS110mkI: Siltech more straight sound, but Nirvana being smoother, fuller sound without loss of detail.
So it seems Nirvana Sl is the 'winner' in my system when it comes to speakercable. Guess the Kharma's need this soft touch.
As to interlinks I sold my Nirvana SXltd to replace it with Siltech SQ110mkII or maybe Forbes Lake after I had a Siltech sq88mkI on loan which outperformed the SX in terms opf freshness and controle of the bass.
All Nirvana (ic and speaker) made sound not crispy enough, all Siltech made it too 'thin'.
So I will combine the more crispy Siltech ic with the smoother Nirvana SL speakercable. This seems to be a good match in my system...
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
09-29-05: Mattheus
Sold my Amazon 1 and Moerch and ordered a Transrotor Leonardo 25/60M with TMD. Keeping my ZYX element ofcourse !
Why I did this ? Because I suffer from audiophilia nervosa and I like more the looks of the Leo ...
Amen
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
10-03-05
Mattheus: did you gave the fat bob s a try? i found it more ... Frankpiet
10-03-05
Mattheus, cables arrived here today. thank you for packing ... Albertporter
10-04-05: Mattheus
Frankpiet,
No, I did not. But I don't like the looks of the Fat Bob... It reminds me too much of the creammachine my mother used to have :-)
Fat Bob is in the same price league tough...You are selling yours?
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
10-04-05
Dear renaat, seems that you are, just like me, looking for & ... Kuzibri
10-05-05
Yes, its the same priceleague - but a serious machine not a ... Frankpiet
10-05-05: Mattheus
Hi Kuzibri,
Yes, I know the feeling... I'll be able to evaluate the Forbes Lake G6 in my system and to compare it with the sq88mkI. As for the speakercables: I've decided to stay with Nirvana SL untill I can get a second hand or demo Nirvana SX...
The Indra seems a monster, but pricey. Ever heard this one?
Renaat
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
10-05-05
Hi renaat, not heard the indra, but tested the varidig sext ... Kuzibri
10-08-05: Mattheus
Hi guys,
I decided to get the Siltech Forbes Lake (rca) to put between the Prima and the Kraftwerk. Never heard it (this IS a major sin, I know), but as I'm very much pleased with the sq88mkI I guess the Lake will please me too.
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11-02-05: Mattheus
System update
Since I'm pleased with the Krell fibre optic, I ordered Aural Symphonics Optimism v2.
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12-04-05: Mattheus
System update
AS Optimism is going back to the USA: my cheap Krell is the more musical of both. Funny, but it is so...
Trading in this AS and Nirvana SL to get Nirvana SX-ltd speakercable. Jipijajee !!
Mattheus (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
12-16-05
Mattheus, great system! i´ve sold the fat bob and the audio ... Frankpiet
12-17-05: Mattheus
Frank
Thanks for the nice comment.
I ordered TAOC PTS-F feet to replace the standard ones under the SDSS of the Kharma's.
Didn't receive the Nirvana SX-Ltd speakercable yet... It has to come all the way from snowy America !
I really do like my Symphonic Line integrated; don't feel the need (yet...) to look out for another amp. But I'll keep your advise in mind !
BTW The Leonardo sounds wonderfull. Maybe I'll get the Netsteil Fein to finetune the motor.
Is the DV50 better than the AA ?
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12-17-05: Mattheus
Frankpiet
Why do you recommend the ASR Emitter specifically ? The SL Kraftwerk plays in the same league (I think ... ).. though I never heard ASR.
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12-18-05
Nice to hear that you like the leonardo - beautifully build. ... Frankpiet
12-19-05: Mattheus
I have the TMD on my Leonardo ! I never heard it without it though. I listen to lounge, nujazz, electronic and classical music.
My amp is not the RG10 but the Kraftwerk2, this is the top integrated from Symphonic Line, with two separate power supplies and separate pre and amp. Power rating is 2x180w at 8ohm. They surely can manage the Kharma's to my ears. But I sure want to listen to the ASR, only this is a giant thing, not easy to manage.
Here's my latest change: I bought a Fanfare FT-1A as I like to listen to the local jazz and classical stations. Will report later on this tuner.
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