Topic: 2016 system build

[cyberdraven]

After a couple of months hibernating and spending time auditioning various sets, my wife and I would like to set-up a simple stereo system this year.  We are putting a cap of 100K for the complete set (dac, amp and speakers).  The idea is to use a laptop as source although venturing into turntables is part of the wishlist.

I have narrowed my choices of speakers to the following:
1.  Opera Mezza
2.  Dynaudio Xcite
3.  B&W CM1 (I wish CM6 is cheap)

To my ears, I love the sound of Vivid but I cannot afford.  The Opera is very agile and fast,  labas lahat but falls short in "emotions" to the Devore-Naim combo I once heard.  The dyns has that silky midrange which my wife really really love but not as detailed as the Opera.  The B&W CM1 has that highs similar to the 800s series I heard which is lively but delicate and not ear piercing.

Any reviews out particularly on the 3 speakers?  Another delimna is to find a suitable budget-friendly amp to pair.  Any comments?

Thanks pdvd.

Paeng

[sovrain]

Good luck bro....ang sarap naman ng problema mo, he he

[CoolTOYZPH]

I will recommend to include a DIY Audio Nirvana 8Inch Horn in the mix.
As an owner for many branded speakers (BW, Dyns, Proac, ZU, Duevel, SF, among others), I must say that the Audio Nirvana 8inch Horn is very very good, at a fraction of the price of High end speakers.
 
Also because the AN 8"inch Horn is very sensitive you do not need to get a high output AMP. Instead the budget can do to the most detailed and music amp.

[cyberdraven]

I will recommend to include a DIY Audio Nirvana 8Inch Horn in the mix.
As an owner for many branded speakers (BW, Dyns, Proac, ZU, Duevel, SF, among others), I must say that the Audio Nirvana 8inch Horn is very very good, at a fraction of the price of High end speakers.
 
Also because the AN 8"inch Horn is very sensitive you do not need to get a high output AMP. Instead the budget can do to the most detailed and music amp.

Thanks sir.  I already heard the Audio Nirvana but not the 8, I think its 6.5.  Also heard a Mark Audio Alpair.  Both are very very good.  Midrange is very coherent as expected from a single driver but I find it a bit shouty and forward-sounding to my taste.  Im also curious with your Zu with raving reviews, hope to hear one someday.

[luis]

bro paeng, my votes go for opera and for dyns.   

[cyberdraven]

thanks sir luis.  my ears are inclined with the opera but my wife prefers the dynes.  anung matched amp for the opera or dynes?

[mykel18]

Uy eto na pala ang balak mo. Suggest ko sana Voxativ then I volunteer RXV to do the box. Then for amp pwede na Cayin or Line Magnetic. Kaso magexceed sa budget na.

[cyberdraven]

Uy eto na pala ang balak mo. Suggest ko sana Voxativ then I volunteer RXV to do the box. Then for amp pwede na Cayin or Line Magnetic. Kaso magexceed sa budget na.

Kamahal ng voxativ parekoy.

[Tsnad]

Sir, merun naka post sa MP Dynaudio Xcite...

[richardcruz]

There's a Rega Elicit amp and a Dynaudio Excite in the marketplace. Both will sound great paired (and will fit your budget). Besides pleasing your wife, you can not go wrong with a Dynaudio. I miss its silky midrange and detailed highs. For DAC, consider an Audiolab or Rega.

[dom_08]

nice one paeng.

SVS na yan. hehe

[elco]

Anong tunog habol mo, Paeng? And how big is the listening room?

[DTNS]

After a couple of months hibernating and spending time auditioning various sets, my wife and I would like to set-up a simple stereo system this year.  We are putting a cap of 100K for the complete set (dac, amp and speakers).  The idea is to use a laptop as source although venturing into turntables is part of the wishlist.

I have narrowed my choices of speakers to the following:
1.  Opera Mezza
2.  Dynaudio Xcite
3.  B&W CM1 (I wish CM6 is cheap)

To my ears, I love the sound of Vivid but I cannot afford.  The Opera is very agile and fast,  labas lahat but falls short in "emotions" to the Devore-Naim combo I once heard.  The dyns has that silky midrange which my wife really really love but not as detailed as the Opera.  The B&W CM1 has that highs similar to the 800s series I heard which is lively but delicate and not ear piercing.

Any reviews out particularly on the 3 speakers?  Another delimna is to find a suitable budget-friendly amp to pair.  Any comments?

Thanks pdvd.

Paeng

if we're strictly sticking to your 3 choices, it's a toss-up between the Opera and the Dynes.

[JoeyGS]

Consider also Reference 3A speakers (dulcet or de capo)

[JoeyGS]

Consider also Reference 3A speakers (dulcet or de capo)

Harbeth also but may not fit in your budget

[DTNS]

Consider also Reference 3A speakers (dulcet or de capo)

Dulcet pasok sa budget.... pero ubos budget mo sa speakers lang.

[Arnel E.]

Used to have Dyn Excite paired with Rega amp and DAC. It sounded awesome. Lalong labas na labas yung silky mids nung Dyns.

[cyberdraven]

thanks guys!  heard the dynes with rega and a synthesis magnum from a friend.  it matches very very well.  unfortunately, i havent heard the opera mezza with a solid state amp though it matches very well with the unico tube amp.  some says the opera is a beast with atleast 50rms.

[CoolTOYZPH]

You should hear the latest Audio Nirvana 8inch Horn. It is a different Animal from the previous Audio Nirvana models.

Thanks sir.  I already heard the Audio Nirvana but not the 8, I think its 6.5.  Also heard a Mark Audio Alpair.  Both are very very good.  Midrange is very coherent as expected from a single driver but I find it a bit shouty and forward-sounding to my taste.  Im also curious with your Zu with raving reviews, hope to hear one someday.

[Courage]

thanks guys!  heard the dynes with rega and a synthesis magnum from a friend.  it matches very very well.  unfortunately, i havent heard the opera mezza with a solid state amp though it matches very well with the unico tube amp.  some says the opera is a beast with atleast 50rms.

Ang sarap naman ng dilemma mo brader he he he... Anyway congrats bro... Happy hunting.. Padinig ako pag nakabili ka na ha..

[jonz80]

Pre, padinig kapag nabuo mo na.

[cyberdraven]

long time no see pare!  me papadinig ako sayo, devore/naim combo.  paging michael.  hehehe!

[cyberdraven]

You should hear the latest Audio Nirvana 8inch Horn. It is a different Animal from the previous Audio Nirvana models.

thanks for the tip pare. will pay a visit to remington.  heard his video, iba tumunog.  btw, me local source na ba audio nirvana?

[cyberdraven]

guys, learned that cantons will be avail by end feb.  on my early days i had a canton karat 20 and their absolutely awesome!  cant wait to hear those ceramic tweeters again.

[CoolTOYZPH]

Source of AN is Remington LoL! He can accommodate orders and even make the box...

thanks for the tip pare. will pay a visit to remington.  heard his video, iba tumunog.  btw, me local source na ba audio nirvana?

[cyberdraven]

Ang sarap naman ng dilemma mo brader he he he... Anyway congrats bro... Happy hunting.. Padinig ako pag nakabili ka na ha..

hindi naman pare.  4 months na akong walang system.  nakikidinig nalang sa malulupit nyong gamit.  hehehe.  anung bago sayo?  kung bibitawan mo reference 3a balitaan moko.  hahaha!

[cyberdraven]

Source of AN is Remington LoL! He can accommodate orders and even make the box...

bwahaha!  si jason pala salarin ng audio nirvana.  makabisita nga sa resto.

[Courage]

hindi naman pare.  4 months na akong walang system.  nakikidinig nalang sa malulupit nyong gamit.  hehehe.  anung bago sayo?  kung bibitawan mo reference 3a balitaan moko.  hahaha!

Ha ha ha.. walang bago... and wala din planong bitawan he he he....

Brader maganda din yung Xavian XN270 evoluzione ah... try mo din yun..

[cyberdraven]

Ha ha ha.. walang bago... and wala din planong bitawan he he he....

Brader maganda din yung Xavian XN270 evoluzione ah... try mo din yun..

thanks pards.  nadinig namin nina king at michael sa hifi show ung perla, ganda din.

[DTNS]

if you're not in a hurry, you might want to wait for these:
http://www.avsforum.com/emotiva-airmotiv-speakers-demo-at-ces-2016/

I can vouch for their SQ, I have the 5S powered version.