Author Topic: Luis' Audio Life - updated 02.20.17 (Read 60256 times)

n o l · « **Reply #120 on:** May 23, 2015 at 06:55 AM »

Quote from: luis 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.

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

DTNS · « **Reply #121 on:** May 23, 2015 at 08:08 AM »

Congrats on your new toy!

redstarrising · « **Reply #122 on:** May 23, 2015 at 08:42 AM »

Nice set up

Oldboyracer · « **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.

jh@meeh · « **Reply #124 on:** May 23, 2015 at 05:04 PM »

very clean set up..binabate kita sir.

luis · « **Reply #125 on:** May 25, 2015 at 03:49 PM »

Quote from: DTNS on May 23, 2015 at 08:08 AM

Congrats on your new toy!

Quote from: redstarrising on May 23, 2015 at 08:42 AM

Nice set up

Quote from: Oldboyracer 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.

Quote from: jh@meeh on May 23, 2015 at 05:04 PM

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.

luis · « **Reply #126 on:** Jul 02, 2015 at 10:34 PM »

Castle Richmond 7i

NOS. Still made in England.

sientobente · « **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!

luis · « **Reply #128 on:** Jul 03, 2015 at 09:33 AM »

Quote from: sientobente 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!

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.

cyberdraven · « **Reply #129 on:** Jul 03, 2015 at 09:48 AM »

Congrats sir luis!

luis · « **Reply #130 on:** Jul 03, 2015 at 10:10 AM »

Quote from: cyberdraven on Jul 03, 2015 at 09:48 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.

Narayan · « **Reply #131 on:** Jul 03, 2015 at 11:09 AM »

Congrats bro, another speaker flavor.

luis · « **Reply #132 on:** Jul 03, 2015 at 11:24 AM »

Quote from: Narayan on Jul 03, 2015 at 11:09 AM

Congrats bro, another speaker flavor.

trying some English tea sir he he he he...

n o l · « **Reply #133 on:** Jul 03, 2015 at 01:36 PM »

Wow, another one! Congrats sir!

luis · « **Reply #134 on:** Jul 03, 2015 at 04:10 PM »

Quote from: nolax on Jul 03, 2015 at 01:36 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.

DTNS · « **Reply #135 on:** Jul 03, 2015 at 07:05 PM »

Congrats sir!

Superman · « **Reply #136 on:** Jul 03, 2015 at 07:10 PM »

Quote from: luis on Jul 03, 2015 at 04:10 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.

Well known is an understatement...baka stockholder na nga hehehe! Harbeth and Accuphase loyal audio enthusiast!

Superman · « **Reply #137 on:** Jul 03, 2015 at 07:11 PM »

Congratulations, by the way, bro!

luis · « **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.

Superman · « **Reply #139 on:** Jul 24, 2015 at 02:36 PM »

Congratulations! Change na din your powercord sa line conditioner bro!

nogo · « **Reply #140 on:** Jul 24, 2015 at 02:50 PM »

Kaganda sir!
Congrats!

CoolTOYZPH · « **Reply #141 on:** Jul 24, 2015 at 02:59 PM »

Congratulations!

DTNS · « **Reply #142 on:** Jul 24, 2015 at 05:39 PM »

Congrats! parang gusto ko na din magpalit ng power cord. haha!

sovrain · « **Reply #143 on:** Jul 24, 2015 at 07:23 PM »

Quote from: DTNS on Jul 24, 2015 at 05:39 PM

Congrats! parang gusto ko na din magpalit ng power cord. haha!

honga! Ganda pati tignan >

luis · « **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!

dimfer · « **Reply #145 on:** Aug 31, 2015 at 12:21 PM »

ayus yung last pic, may curl bar - audiophile with big guns

luis · « **Reply #146 on:** Sep 01, 2015 at 10:40 AM »

Quote from: dimfer on Aug 31, 2015 at 12:21 PM

ayus yung last pic, may curl bar - audiophile with big guns

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.

luis · « **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

Superman · « **Reply #148 on:** Sep 24, 2015 at 10:27 AM »

Cool!

nato · « **Reply #149 on:** Sep 24, 2015 at 10:48 AM »

nice setup sir!