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I am exploring the confusing world of speakers and it seems to me that the full range speaker is the one for me, given that execution of all speaker technology concepts have tradeoffs.
A brief about the background won't come amiss here, to give forum members the context to advise me in the correct context.
1. The source : Analogue, a belt driven suspended turntable with a 12 inch tangential tracking pick up arm and an MC low output cartridge
[ This has been more or less decided]
2. The electronics : An all valve, SET, Class A operation set up comprising a phonostage, a line pre-amplifier and a power amplifier, preferably with their independent power supplies
[ This is being explored, with the possibility of a line pre-amp with an integrated phonostage; brands being surveyed include Fi and NAT]
3. The speakers : Given my preference for a single driver unit (w or w/o a whizzer) I am considering the following brands-models :
i. Rethm - Trishna
ii. Lowther - Fidelio/Academy
iii. zu - Soul Super Fly, Essence & Definition Mk3
iv. Omega
I have removed brands such as Cain & Cain ( the founder is alas no more) and Analysis ( planar diaphragms & Bombay might not jell)
Now, given that an audition is the only approach to listening to the speaker sound, and that too an imperfect one (since one can't isolate the speaker or the component under the lens from the complete system), I am wondering as to whether I can audition any of these fine systems in Bombay.
Any forum members willing to help me, please reply/PM!
If an audition isn't possible in Bombay, I will try to travel as I feel that investing in a good system justifies such activity, especially as this might well be my only shot at a good system and I am willing to live with this for a long long, really long time.
I will be interested to know if there are other ( single driver, no crossover) speakers which bond well with an all valve set up.
[I read the thread by sidvee on his Harbeth HL5 acquisition and have been impressed, but I am not sure if it fulfils my requirements, or falls out of my putative budget!]
Lastly my listening preferences in no particular order :
> Hindustani Classical vocal & instrumental
> Western classical ( non opera; mostly symphonies, concertos; from Bach and Haydn to Stravinsly & Schonberg)
> Jazz
> Hindi film music of the 50s-60s
> Rabindrasangeet
Further, as a denizen of cramped Bombay, my listening room ( actually a much modest room to be called a listening room
) will be about 130 to 180 square feet, with a ceiling height of 11 feet. I don't think I will get more than 8 -10 feet from the speakers to my listening seat.
Any inputs on valves will help greatly too - as I am still exploring # 2 and 3.
Regards, groove safe
issigonis
I am exploring the confusing world of speakers and it seems to me that the full range speaker is the one for me, given that execution of all speaker technology concepts have tradeoffs.
A brief about the background won't come amiss here, to give forum members the context to advise me in the correct context.
1. The source : Analogue, a belt driven suspended turntable with a 12 inch tangential tracking pick up arm and an MC low output cartridge
[ This has been more or less decided]
2. The electronics : An all valve, SET, Class A operation set up comprising a phonostage, a line pre-amplifier and a power amplifier, preferably with their independent power supplies
[ This is being explored, with the possibility of a line pre-amp with an integrated phonostage; brands being surveyed include Fi and NAT]
3. The speakers : Given my preference for a single driver unit (w or w/o a whizzer) I am considering the following brands-models :
i. Rethm - Trishna
ii. Lowther - Fidelio/Academy
iii. zu - Soul Super Fly, Essence & Definition Mk3
iv. Omega
I have removed brands such as Cain & Cain ( the founder is alas no more) and Analysis ( planar diaphragms & Bombay might not jell)
Now, given that an audition is the only approach to listening to the speaker sound, and that too an imperfect one (since one can't isolate the speaker or the component under the lens from the complete system), I am wondering as to whether I can audition any of these fine systems in Bombay.
Any forum members willing to help me, please reply/PM!
If an audition isn't possible in Bombay, I will try to travel as I feel that investing in a good system justifies such activity, especially as this might well be my only shot at a good system and I am willing to live with this for a long long, really long time.
I will be interested to know if there are other ( single driver, no crossover) speakers which bond well with an all valve set up.
[I read the thread by sidvee on his Harbeth HL5 acquisition and have been impressed, but I am not sure if it fulfils my requirements, or falls out of my putative budget!]
Lastly my listening preferences in no particular order :
> Hindustani Classical vocal & instrumental
> Western classical ( non opera; mostly symphonies, concertos; from Bach and Haydn to Stravinsly & Schonberg)
> Jazz
> Hindi film music of the 50s-60s
> Rabindrasangeet
Further, as a denizen of cramped Bombay, my listening room ( actually a much modest room to be called a listening room
) will be about 130 to 180 square feet, with a ceiling height of 11 feet. I don't think I will get more than 8 -10 feet from the speakers to my listening seat.Any inputs on valves will help greatly too - as I am still exploring # 2 and 3.
Regards, groove safe
issigonis
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