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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #120 on: May 23, 2015 at 06:55 AM »
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.   ;D

Congrats sir Luis! good looking speaker, hope to hear a Dali sound one of these days. :)

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #121 on: May 23, 2015 at 08:08 AM »
Congrats on your new toy! :D
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #122 on: May 23, 2015 at 08:42 AM »
Nice set up ;)
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #123 on: May 23, 2015 at 04:17 PM »
Nice addition Luis, I auditioned a few Dali's in the UK (not bs) - not bad at all.
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #124 on: May 23, 2015 at 05:04 PM »
very clean set up..binabate kita sir.
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #125 on: May 25, 2015 at 03:49 PM »
Congrats on your new toy! :D

Nice set up ;)

Nice addition Luis, I auditioned a few Dali's in the UK (not bs) - not bad at all.

very clean set up..binabate kita sir.

thank you mga sirs, mga bros.

I applied armor all on the wooden cabinet, wiped until dry.  This resulted to wet look, smoother finish (mas makinis himasin) and also protection from elements.  I am happy with the experiment.   ;D

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #126 on: Jul 02, 2015 at 10:34 PM »




Castle Richmond 7i

NOS.  Still made in England.   ;D
« Last Edit: Jul 21, 2015 at 04:38 PM by luis »

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #127 on: Jul 03, 2015 at 12:36 AM »
Wow! Was that the one from Audio Amplified? I actually like the build of those speakers. Looks sturdy. Congrats sir Luis!

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #128 on: Jul 03, 2015 at 09:33 AM »
Wow! Was that the one from Audio Amplified? I actually like the build of those speakers. Looks sturdy. Congrats sir Luis!

you are correct sir. 

eh kasi naman nagpapagawa lang ng tube amp, audition ng audition bubulong pa yung anak na mahilig din, "Pa, maganda tunog nya, detailed and open, di naman fatiguing."

salamat po.

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #129 on: Jul 03, 2015 at 09:48 AM »
Congrats sir luis!
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #130 on: Jul 03, 2015 at 10:10 AM »
Congrats sir luis!

bro, nag bloom na yung Altea ganda ng tunog, mas may bass na.  this castle sounds very near altea in terms of high mid low, mas forward sounding lang yung altea.

will add pics after a week or two of listening.

salamat.

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #131 on: Jul 03, 2015 at 11:09 AM »
Congrats bro, another speaker flavor.  8)
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #132 on: Jul 03, 2015 at 11:24 AM »
Congrats bro, another speaker flavor.  8)

trying some English tea sir he he he he...   ;D

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #133 on: Jul 03, 2015 at 01:36 PM »
Wow, another one! Congrats sir! :)

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #134 on: Jul 03, 2015 at 04:10 PM »
Wow, another one! Congrats sir! :)

a little influence from my audition in Sound N Image (Banilad) he he he...  You are well known at the shop sir.

many thanks sir.   ;D

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #135 on: Jul 03, 2015 at 07:05 PM »
Congrats sir!  :D
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #136 on: Jul 03, 2015 at 07:10 PM »
a little influence from my audition in Sound N Image (Banilad) he he he...  You are well known at the shop sir.

many thanks sir.   ;D

Well known is an understatement...baka stockholder na nga hehehe! Harbeth and Accuphase loyal audio enthusiast! :D
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 05.21.15
« Reply #137 on: Jul 03, 2015 at 07:11 PM »
Congratulations, by the way, bro!
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #138 on: Jul 24, 2015 at 02:31 PM »
my audio set-up.

last March, after I had a chance to audition, I replaced all OEM power cord with Furutech DIY.  the overall result on my system is like they have been fed with vitamins.  highs are softer and still extended, mids are more full bodied and lows are more evident.  the change in power cord was really evident, this is a clear observation using the Xavian Altea speaker.




due a visit in Audio Amplified for a replacement of speaker terminal on my tube amp, i had a chance to audition this beautiful Castle Richmond 7i with super high-end line magnetic tube amp.  myself and my 16 year old son immediately got hooked.  we tried my tube amp after the repair if it can handle this speaker and the answer is kayang-kaya.  we had a huddle before making any decision, he was more into it than myself.  within a week, brought home this baby for its beautiful English sound and to show support to my son.





here are my impressions after three weeks of listening with Cayin 265ai SS and Bada SR-HEAC07 tube amp.

musical and lively.
open and expansive sound stage.
great 3D sound, instrument separation and placement is very precise.
very good balance high, mid and low.
fast, agile but not fatiguing, warmish but engaging.
high is crisp.
mid is warm.
low is ample but not overbearing, round sounding, not muddled.
revealing, brightly recorded music will sound bright and forward sounding.
it sounded fast and tight with the SS amp and malambing and meatier with the tube amp. detailed in both cases.
beautiful cabinet finish, very pleasant to the eyes.




still made in England.

associated equipment:

1) cayin 254ai + morrow IC + marantz cd6005 + Cal's SpkWire
2) tube amp + morrow IC + marantz cd5005 + Cal's SpkWire

thanks for looking.   ;D
« Last Edit: Aug 14, 2015 at 01:56 PM by luis »

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #139 on: Jul 24, 2015 at 02:36 PM »
Congratulations! Change na din your powercord sa line conditioner bro!
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #140 on: Jul 24, 2015 at 02:50 PM »
Kaganda sir!
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #141 on: Jul 24, 2015 at 02:59 PM »
Congratulations!
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #142 on: Jul 24, 2015 at 05:39 PM »
Congrats! parang gusto ko na din magpalit ng power cord. haha!  :D
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #143 on: Jul 24, 2015 at 07:23 PM »
Congrats! parang gusto ko na din magpalit ng power cord. haha!  :D
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #144 on: Aug 30, 2015 at 01:01 PM »
no new gears.

pinalagyan ko lang ng brace at pina-retouch ko yung audio rack.  took the opportunity habang may mga carpenters dito sa haus.

plus naka aircon na yung listening area.







thanks for looking!   ;D

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #145 on: Aug 31, 2015 at 12:21 PM »
ayus yung last pic, may curl bar - audiophile with big guns  8)
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #146 on: Sep 01, 2015 at 10:40 AM »
ayus yung last pic, may curl bar - audiophile with big guns  8)

it's a very nice experience to exercise while listening to a good music, try nyo sir...

Xavian Altea sold yesterday to my officemate, helping him to elevate his listening experience.  a new disciple he he he...



thanks for looking.

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #147 on: Sep 24, 2015 at 10:13 AM »
good morning.

for those interested to visit and experience my set-up, pwede po.

current gears: bada tube integrated, cayin 265ai, marantz cd6005, marantz cd5005, morrow ICs, Cal's speaker wire, xavianl piccola, castle richmond 7i and psb imagine t. 

meron pa pala sa bedroom pero one or two songs lang pwede, not ideal for auditioning walang silya: nad 375, philips bdp, epos epic 2, van den hul IC and Cal's speaker wire

just bring your favorite CDs or DAC if digital file ang source.

audition sched:

Mon to Fri - 7 pm onwards
Sat, Sun and Holidays - by appointment

Teachers Village, Diliman, QC.  beside Claret School.

just text me a few days before 0917-5460320   ;D
« Last Edit: Sep 24, 2015 at 10:20 AM by luis »

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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #148 on: Sep 24, 2015 at 10:27 AM »
Cool!
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Re: Luis' Mancave - updated 07.24.15
« Reply #149 on: Sep 24, 2015 at 10:48 AM »
nice setup sir!