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Hey,
You may want to check out the Yamaha A-S500. It has received incredible reviews. Yesterday I picked up a Yamaha A-S1000 and it works wonders with Fortes and Chorus. Anyway... it is the end of their production cycle and good deals aren't hard to find.
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/531253798/yamaha-as500
Chip
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I graduated from high school in 1980. I used to lust after the great receivers of
the day, but simply couldn’t afford them at 18.
Today, I bought a Yamaha A-S1000.
It was for sale locally at a great price and I figured if it flopped I
could sell it for what I paid. When I
opened the box, I found myself wondering if this is how it would have been to
buy one of those 1970’s beasts; because this thing is a beast—and heavy—and built
like a tank. It even has wooden sides.
How cool is that?But the true delight came when I hooked it up to my
Fortes. I was simply amazed at how good
it sounds. I have been using Cambridge
Audio separates (840w & 840e), which I love and sound awesome with the
Fortes. I have no intention of living
without the CA’s, but this yammy really rocks.
I can’t say it is better than the CA, it just has a slightly different
sound. Soundstage, dynamics, detail, are
all there… I think. Actually, I don’t
really know all of the audiophile terms, but to my ears—this yammy made music sound
sweet—and right—and engaging—and just like music is supposed to sound.Pardon my gushing, but I really was not expecting it to be
this good. I have heard that the A-S2000
is even better. I also read that next
year Yamaha will be offering an A-S3000.
I hope this is a sign that they are reentering the higher end two
channel market.Anyway, my neighbor brought me a bottle of homebrewed beer
that’s been setting in the refrigerator for about a week. I am going to grab that and head back
downstairs for some more musical bliss.Chip
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Congrats! The B & W's look awesome--like they were made for your living room
. BTW, my wife and I haven't had cable for about four or five years. Actually, we haven't had a tv for about three years. Great set up. -
Last week I was in Cincinatti and I saw a pair of Forte 2's for sale at $350. I paid $300 for my Forte 1's. These are awesome speakers and I have to admit I have become something of a Forte fanboy. If you find a pair, you can also do some easy mods with BEC stuff, as time and money allow.
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Hey, I realize this is an old post, but did you go with he Yammy? If so, how did it match with the Cornscalas? There's one local for a good price and was thinking about snatching it. Appreciate your thoughts. Chip
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Anyone used one of these. There's one for sale locally and I was thinking about giving it a whirl. Any opinions on the MD-308?
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Looking forward to the reviews and potentially hearing one of these:
http://www.svsound.com/subwoofers/sealed-box/sb13-ultra#.UEdVG2t5mK0
Chip
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I had an SW 310 and definitely wasn't impressed. I am currently looking for a good musical sub (or perhaps a pair). The Rythmic F15hp has caught my eye as well as the HSU - ULS 15.
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I was wondering how many of you replaced the mids on you Fortes. I did the BEC ti tweeter and crossover upgrade. What I've read is that the mods on the mids require some change in the band pass. So here are my questions:
1) How much improvement did this upgrade render?
2) Is it something that a technologically challenged person can do?
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I was wondering if anyone uses a pair of sw's with heritage speakers and tubes? If so, how does it sound. If it is bad idea, why?
Chip
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It is only about 225 sq ft with a 7.25' ceiling.
Chip,
Looking at the room dimensions and averaging them out at say 22 x 18.5, the square footage is definitely not 225 but more like 400+ with volume being around 2950 cu. ft. In that case, two 18 inch subwoofers would not be overkill. Keep in mind, I am considering the whole room not just from your listening position forward where I think you may have used for your 225 sq ft.
Bill
Yes, this is my problem. With the way my room is laid out, do I consider the actual listening area, or the entire space? Another thing that makes this a tad difficult is that I will likely buy one sub at a time. Ideally, I am looking for something like a pair of HGS 12's or 15's. It's just that the 18 popped up for sale and I want to make sure it won't overpower my room?
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I have a small listening area. It is only about 225 sq ft with a 7.25' ceiling. Below is a sketch of the layout. I have taken some time to treat the room well and it sounds good--super chunks in the corners, absorption at first reflection points, and am building a diffusor for the wall behind by listening area.
I have been wanting to add a couple subs, although my Fortes are now slouch in the bass department. I am exclusively two channel. Eventually, I will have questions about positioning and all the tweaks that maximize the use of two subs, but for now, size is the issue.
Since I will be buying used, it may take a while to get a match. (I have read that it is far easier to integrate two of the same subs.) There's a Velodyne HGS-18 for sale and looks like a great deal. Would a pair of those overwhelm my room? What kinds of used subs and what size would you recommend?
Thanks for the help,
Chip
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Since I am curious, too, I thought I would bump it back to the top
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If you can find one, try to pick up a Rel Strata III. It will work your setup and integrates wonderfully with Fortes. The cn be had for about $500.
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I don't know how much you want to spend, but this might be an option:
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It looks like a nice unit, but I would buy a Mac mini and start downloading your music.
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The Rega and Young are both in that price range. I will let you know.
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FWIW, I had an SW-310 and I wasn't impressed.
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I have iTunes Match which basically does the same thing. I really like it.
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Hey Tranny,
Thought I would let you know, I found a screaming deal on an M2Tech Young dac. This weekend I am going to do a side-by-side comparison with the Rega. I will let you know my thoughts.
Did you settle on a digital chain for your system?
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is that special damping tape?
Haha!
It is. It is "masking" as damping tape.
Chip
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Thanks Guys,
As I said, I am still shifting the absorption panels and they need to be upholstered, but the sound is truly amazing. Then comes diffusers...
BTW, about a month ago I asked about stands for the Fortes. I spent many hours moving them back and forth--closer to the wall farther from the wall--up tight in the corners--flat on the ground without the risers and up to about 6" higher than my current set up--I ended up building stands that are 14" off the ground. They are 26" from the side wall and 25" from the rear wall. The soundstage is awesome.
Again, thanks.
Chip
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Last one.
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Other side
. BTW, my wife and I haven't had cable for about four or five years. Actually, we haven't had a tv for about three years. Great set up.
Yamaha A-S1000
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Thanks for the nice comments; however, apparently I wasn't very clear. The A-S1000 is a new model. What I was trying to convey is that it has the look and feel of the vintage stuff. The other point I wanted to make is that pristine sound--simply awesome.