JFHSQT Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I recently replaced my vintage Luxman gear with a new Luxman L-509X integrated amp... the combination of power and detail from the 509X and the sensitivity of the LaScala IIs is incredible! It seems like this combo was made for each other... I know this is a lowly YouTube video, but here's a clip of the last several minutes of Doråti's 1812 Overture... an amazing demonstration of how dynamic and refined the La Scala IIs are (with an admitted assist on the cannon fire from an SVS SB16-Ultra)... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Glad you are happy. Why is that sculpture or whatever you want to call it on top of an expensive integrated blocking the ventilation? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFHSQT Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Westcoastdrums said: Glad you are happy. Why is that sculpture or whatever you want to call it on top of an expensive integrated blocking the ventilation? Thanks! No concerns about the tchotchke.... it is very lightweight and does not obstruct the ventilation, which runs down each side of the integrated. The base sits in the middle and does not obstruct the grill. It also weighs maybe 2 lbs and has a felt bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Roger. Well enjoy man. Nice setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oicu812 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 2 hours ago, JFHSQT said: I recently replaced my vintage Luxman gear with a new Luxman L-509X integrated amp... the combination of power and detail from the 509X and the sensitivity of the LaScala IIs is incredible! It seems like this combo was made for each other... I know this is a lowly YouTube video, but here's a clip of the last several minutes of Doråti's 1812 Overture... an amazing demonstration of how dynamic and refined the La Scala IIs are (with an admitted assist on the cannon fire from an SVS SB16-Ultra)... That's a very nice setup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFHSQT Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, Oicu812 said: That's a very nice setup. Thank you - I've owned the La Scala IIs for about 6 months now, and have always had all-tubes amplification (Luxman CL40 valve pre & PrimaLuna ProLogue 4). This is my first solid state system and I'm amazed at how well it combines forces with the high sensitivity of the La Scalas to create such a dynamic and responsive system. I will admit the tubes have their own particular beauty and can project a holographic soundstage that can induce goosebumps. But there is really something about this integrated that leaps out of the blackness and smacks you in the face... it's just a whole different way of listening than a tube system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Sell those speakers... TO ME! Indeed, LSii and any tube set up is a match made in heaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 5 hours ago, JFHSQT said: recently replaced my vintage Luxman gear with a new Luxman L-509X integrated amp... the combination of power and detail from the 509X and the sensitivity of the LaScala IIs is incredible! It seems like this combo was made for each other... Very nice setup... would have been interesting to see what the output meters were reading during this video. miketn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFHSQT Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 17 hours ago, mikebse2a3 said: Very nice setup... would have been interesting to see what the output meters were reading during this video. miketn I was very tempted to go in for a close up, but at that volume level the audio on the clip would have been a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Very impressive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kink56 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Funny they sound just like my bookshelf speakers I am listening on right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Just curious why you would have one speaker firing in a different direction than the other? Shakey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFHSQT Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) 23 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: Just curious why you would have one speaker firing in a different direction than the other? Shakey Funny, the thing is I don't know anyone that could come over and help me position my speakers. I've tried to do a master set by myself and it is just about impossible, especially with the La Scalas. The other thing is, due to the room, I cannot sit in a perfect triangle from the center point of the speakers. In this video, I am standing behind my couch which is directly in front of the console. But this couch is one of those leather home theater things where you basically can't sit in the middle seat. So my main listening position is the right side of the couch, nearly directly in front of that right La Scala. I spent a lot of time trying to get an optimal center image and sound stage with toe-in despite that off-center seating arrangement, and what I finally ended up doing was positioning the left speaker away from the wall for best bass response, then using a laser pointing level across that axis on the floor to match the same position on the right speaker, then for toe-in setting the laser level on top of each speaker right at the tweeter position, and laser-pointing the target right at my head when sitting in the main listening position. I was surprised at how far off I was before I tried the laser pointer. Originally the tweeters were pointing way over my shoulder and behind me. But now, as cockeyed as they appear, they are both pointing directly at my head, and believe it or not I have a perfect center image. Someday if I ever make friends I'll have someone over and try to do a proper setup... for right now though it works well. Edited November 19, 2018 by JFHSQT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 If I were close enough, I'd love to help. Shakey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFHSQT Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: If I were close enough, I'd love to help. Shakey Let me know if you'll ever be down this way for a few hours on a weekend. Would love the help and lunch will be on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I moved mine out of and into position many times by myself... it's a biatch, but it is possible. I wouldn't want to do it on a nice hard floor like yours though. unless they are positioned in a equilateral manner, you will never get perfect phantom imaging... though you may get close enough to satisfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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