Author Topic: Luis' Audio Life - updated 02.20.17 (Read 60181 times)

pchin · « **Reply #90 on:** Dec 29, 2014 at 12:33 PM »

Hi Luis, I'm drooling with your gears....nice setup bro. You have plenty CDs to keep you busy.

Narayan · « **Reply #91 on:** Dec 29, 2014 at 12:54 PM »

Congrats bro.

You've gotten a Cayin 265Ai na din pala. How's is it compared to other SS amps?

luis · « **Reply #92 on:** Dec 30, 2014 at 10:50 PM »

Quote from: pchin on Dec 29, 2014 at 12:33 PM

Hi Luis, I'm drooling with your gears....nice setup bro. You have plenty CDs to keep you busy.

Thanks Paul.

Quote from: Narayan on Dec 29, 2014 at 12:54 PM

Congrats bro. You've gotten a Cayin 265Ai na din pala. How's is it compared to other SS amps?

Yes sir Obet, I cannot resist the specs, build quality and rave reviews.

Cayin 265ai and Hegel h80 - cayin neutral warmish while hegel is neutral; for sensitive ears they noticed which I did not that musical instruments are more clear with hegel; power wise hegel struggles while cayin has plenty of headroom; i am very satisfied with both.

Nad 375 - warm among the three but very muscial, good match for neutral speakers like epos epic 2.

All three have big sound stage, singer and instrument locations are well defined and separated. You cannot go wrong with three, only decision points are sound preference and speaker matching.

For optimized sound quality here are my pairings:

Hegel h80 and xavian piccola gives full warm detailed sound since hegel being neutral and piccola being warm.

Cayin and AC Melody 103 delivers well defined neutral warmish sound with good highs since melody has ribbon tweeter.

Nad 375 and epos epic 2 delivers full bodied sound with great details since amp is warm and epic 2 being neutral.

This is just me, i do not posses golden ears nor am I a critical listener.

I hope this helps.

Narayan · « **Reply #93 on:** Dec 31, 2014 at 08:35 AM »

Quote from: luis on Dec 30, 2014 at 10:50 PM

Thanks Paul.

Yes sir Obet, I cannot resist the specs, build quality and rave reviews.

Cayin 265ai and Hegel h80 - cayin neutral warmish while hegel is neutral; for sensitive ears they noticed which I did not that musical instruments are more clear with hegel; power wise hegel struggles while cayin has plenty of headroom; i am very satisfied with both.

Nad 375 - warm among the three but very muscial, good match for neutral speakers like epos epic 2.

All three have big sound stage, singer and instrument locations are well defined and separated. You cannot go wrong with three, only decision points are sound preference and speaker matching.

For optimized sound quality here are my pairings:

Hegel h80 and xavian piccola gives full warm detailed sound since hegel being neutral and piccola being warm.

Cayin and AC Melody 103 delivers well defined neutral warmish sound with good highs since melody has ribbon tweeter.

Nad 375 and epos epic 2 delivers full bodied sound with great details since amp is warm and epic 2 being neutral.

This is just me, i do not posses golden ears nor am I a critical listener.

I hope this helps.

Nice bro. Am happy for you and your new toys

luis · « **Reply #94 on:** Mar 07, 2015 at 11:12 AM »

gone are: AC Melody 103 (traded), Cayin CD50T (sold) and Marantz CD6004 (sold)
welcome: Xavian Altea (via trade), Marantz CD6005, Marantz CD5005, Furutech DIY Power Cords and Morrow ICs

seats

remotes: Hegel, Cayin, CD6005, CD5005

clothed

naked

the gears

the speakers: xavian altea and xavian piccola

the wires

thanks for looking.

Jairus · « **Reply #95 on:** Mar 07, 2015 at 11:25 AM »

Awesome gears! Congrats!

audiojunkie · « **Reply #96 on:** Mar 07, 2015 at 11:30 AM »

Congrats sir ....

n o l · « **Reply #97 on:** Mar 07, 2015 at 02:47 PM »

Congrats sir! Lots of choices.

DTNS · « **Reply #98 on:** Mar 07, 2015 at 09:36 PM »

I'll miss the AC Melody.

but congrats on the Xavian Altea!

jeffry10 · « **Reply #99 on:** Mar 08, 2015 at 07:40 AM »

wow nice a

.

congrats.

Superman · « **Reply #100 on:** Mar 08, 2015 at 10:51 AM »

Congratulations, bro!

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #101 on:** Mar 08, 2015 at 05:45 PM »

Congrats luis.

luis · « **Reply #102 on:** Mar 09, 2015 at 01:51 PM »

Quote from: Jairus on Mar 07, 2015 at 11:25 AM

Awesome gears! Congrats!

thanks bro Jairus

Quote from: audiojunkie on Mar 07, 2015 at 11:30 AM

Congrats sir ....

thanks sir Audiojunkie

Quote from: nolax on Mar 07, 2015 at 02:47 PM

Congrats sir! Lots of choices.

many thanks bro Nolax, allows me to do mix and match and learn, delays also the "sawa" factor.

Quote from: DTNS on Mar 07, 2015 at 09:36 PM

I'll miss the AC Melody. but congrats on the Xavian Altea!

thanks bro David, Altea has very clean and detailed highs and mids resulting to a wide soundstage and very good imaging and instrument separation. lamang ang melody 103 sa lows.

Quote from: toyfactor on Mar 08, 2015 at 07:40 AM

wow nice a .

congrats.

thanks bro Toyfactor, good luck on your sale. type ko rin yung imagine T mo, he he he...

Quote from: Superman on Mar 08, 2015 at 10:51 AM

Congratulations, bro!

thanks bro Jen

Quote from: Oldboyracer on Mar 08, 2015 at 05:45 PM

Congrats luis.

thanks bro Oldboy!

may I acknowledge lang some fellow members:

xavian altea - Cyberdraven
furutech diy power cords - sir Obet aka bro Narayan
ICs - bro Cal and bro Jen
speaker wire - bro Cal
other gears - from the usual suking AD.

cheers!

Narayan · « **Reply #103 on:** Mar 09, 2015 at 09:45 PM »

Quote from: luis on Mar 09, 2015 at 01:51 PM

thanks bro Jairus
thanks sir Audiojunkie
many thanks bro Nolax, allows me to do mix and match and learn, delays also the "sawa" factor.
thanks bro David, Altea has very clean and detailed highs and mids resulting to a wide soundstage and very good imaging and instrument separation. lamang ang melody 103 sa lows.
thanks bro Toyfactor, good luck on your sale. type ko rin yung imagine T mo, he he he...
thanks bro Jen
thanks bro Oldboy!

may I acknowledge lang some fellow members:

xavian altea - Cyberdraven
furukawa power cords - sir Obet aka bro Narayan
ICs - bro Cal and bro Jen
speaker wire - bro Cal
other gears - from the usual suking AD.

cheers!

Bro. Ed, made the necessary correction

. Baka tayo mapagalitan ng Furutech distributor

Superman · « **Reply #104 on:** Mar 10, 2015 at 01:37 AM »

WOW! You have 2 Marantz PLayers??

luis · « **Reply #105 on:** Mar 10, 2015 at 10:36 AM »

Quote from: Narayan on Mar 09, 2015 at 09:45 PM

Bro. Ed, made the necessary correction . Baka tayo mapagalitan ng Furutech distributor

furutech diy per checking.

DTNS · « **Reply #106 on:** Mar 10, 2015 at 09:31 PM »

Quote

thanks bro David, Altea has very clean and detailed highs and mids resulting to a wide soundstage and very good imaging and instrument separation. lamang ang melody 103 sa lows.

nice! I'm a fan of clean and detailed highs!

_efren_ · « **Reply #107 on:** Mar 21, 2015 at 09:16 PM »

Sir luis may Xavian distributor/showroom ba locally?

Also how does the Altea compare to the Piccola? Alam ko lang the Piccola is higher end and uses Scan-speak ring radiator and mid-bass driver, but never heard either.

luis · « **Reply #108 on:** Mar 23, 2015 at 05:36 PM »

Quote from: _efren_ on Mar 21, 2015 at 09:16 PM

Sir luis may Xavian distributor/showroom ba locally?

Also how does the Altea compare to the Piccola? Alam ko lang the Piccola is higher end and uses Scan-speak ring radiator and mid-bass driver, but never heard either.

Xavian is distributed by Audio Amplified in Libis Quezon City. You may set an appointment or you may drop by, the people there are very accommodating and very helpful. Dami ko ng nakuha sa kanila.

Altea - very clear highs and details with sufficient low, very good imaging. sound characteristic is transparent and enchanting. uses SEAS twitter (i think) and SEAS driver. this unit is mid-price

Piccola - very good tonal balance high, mid and low. sound characteristic is meaty and warm for me. this unit is more than twice the price of Altea.

Xavian or both units delivers clean sound.

_efren_ · « **Reply #109 on:** Mar 24, 2015 at 01:46 AM »

Thank you very much sir for taking the time to answer a newbie's questions!

Will try and visit Audio Amplified.

jeffry10 · « **Reply #110 on:** Mar 24, 2015 at 08:07 AM »

nakanaman wow. it's a nice audio setup

.

sovrain · « **Reply #111 on:** Mar 24, 2015 at 08:41 AM »

Andami! Congrats brader.....byutipul!

jjlovemusic · « **Reply #112 on:** Mar 24, 2015 at 08:46 AM »

Bro Luis, how's your kid? Namamana na ba ang hobby?

post mo naman set niya

luis · « **Reply #113 on:** Mar 24, 2015 at 10:03 AM »

Quote from: _efren_ on Mar 24, 2015 at 01:46 AM

Thank you very much sir for taking the time to answer a newbie's questions! Will try and visit Audio Amplified.

your welcome.

Quote from: toyfactor on Mar 24, 2015 at 08:07 AM

nakanaman wow. it's a nice audio setup .

napansin ko dami kang pinapakawalan sa MP he he he...

Quote from: sovrain on Mar 24, 2015 at 08:41 AM

Andami! Congrats brader.....byutipul!

pa-ikot lang bro, one up one down para walang gastos masyado...

Quote from: JJLoveMusic on Mar 24, 2015 at 08:46 AM

Bro Luis, how's your kid? Namamana na ba ang hobby?
post mo naman set niya

bro, my son is turning 16 this may and he is already 5'8". hiraman na kami ng damit and shoes. he is into music pero gadget based pa. he plays real flute and can widow keyboard. will enroll him this summer to formal flute schooling, sayang yung talent if not trained correctly...

jjlovemusic · « **Reply #114 on:** Mar 24, 2015 at 10:12 AM »

Quote from: luis on Mar 24, 2015 at 10:03 AM

bro, my son is turning 16 this may and he is already 5'8". hiraman na kami ng damit and shoes. he is into music pero gadget based pa. he plays real flute and can widow keyboard. will enroll him this summer to formal flute schooling, sayang yung talent if not trained correctly...

Nice! Tama, Wag sayangin ang talent at potential at support lang tayo sa hilig nila kung di naman masama. It builds them good childhood experience

luis · « **Reply #115 on:** Mar 31, 2015 at 10:10 AM »

nothing new except the office, from Ortigas area to QC area.

luis · « **Reply #116 on:** May 21, 2015 at 02:01 PM »

forced to sell my lovable Tannoy Fusion 2 to a contractor who was doing work in the office and who slightly damage the speaker's cabinet.

as a result, forced myself to an upgrade but still in the sub P20K level.

Ta-dah!

I got a Dali Zensor 3, wanted to try a new sound and this bookshelf has many rave reviews from editors and users.

My impression is consistent with the reviews in the internet.

On a personal note, their behavior is reminds me of Epos Epic 2: well balanced, neutral and transparent, crispy high and with ample lows.

Combi of modern (piano finish of front baffle) vintage (light walnut body) look, sexy and sophisticated, beautiful to the eyes.

Thanks for looking.

Tsnad · « **Reply #117 on:** May 21, 2015 at 02:04 PM »

Nice sir Luis....

Superman · « **Reply #118 on:** May 21, 2015 at 02:59 PM »

Congratulations Luis!

luis · « **Reply #119 on:** May 22, 2015 at 05:11 PM »

Quote from: Tsnad on May 21, 2015 at 02:04 PM

Nice sir Luis....

Quote from: Superman on May 21, 2015 at 02:59 PM

Congratulations Luis!

thanks po mga sirs!