Re: Just Put M80 V2s Back in System
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No, I am veneering them myself. And I have a set of M80 V4's too. I like the TI version equally. I wish I had wood-working skills. Bushcraft doesn't count. Do you have to rip off the vinyl?
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No. Just sand it a bit. I use contact adhesive. I did the same thing to an EP600 several years ago.
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Kicked back last night, in the old Eames chair, after filing a brief, and listened to some music, Soundstage on Cox cable. Don't know why, but the cable music in my place sounds really good. Much more convenient than streaming and certainly much more convenient than vinyl.
Big BAT tube monoblocks' tubes giving off their dull red glow, taking the chill out of the room. Tubes, man! You must try them someday.
So impressed by the M80 V2s! Last night they sounded just great! They could use that last octave of bass, but, their bass is pretty pure for as low as they go. They are great speakers.
These are in a Boston Cherry vinyl finish, still flawless after all these years. Piano music is a real test for speakers. These old girls passed with flying colors! The key strikes are so pure! Very impressive. Strings? Oh my yes, they do those very well too. Cellos are rich, mids are really excellent! Horns are respectably blatty. Jiminy Cricket but these speakers are really good!
You know what it all boils down to? Music that moves you, that touches your soul. These speakers work. They bridge the mundane and the transcendent.
Still waiting for the Wilsons. I will report once I get those into my system.
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I love posting here! It's just like talking to yourself. No bothers you.
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Whoa whoa! I did a thumbs up to your comment!
I think it’s awesome that you’re in love with m80v2!
There’s a few out there that still love their v2 and ti (gasp!)
I have a feeling your tube mono blocks are part that equation. I’ve never heard a tube before.
I agree on the Boston cherry vinyl. It looks really good. I still love the look of m60ti. The Boston cherry has always been the finish I lusted after.
Hang on to those m80s!
Edit: Agree on needed I bit more low end. I do appreciate how they roll off though and doesn’t try to pretend it can do more than they can. Keeps it clean.
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House of the Rising Sone Out in the mid or far field Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated
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Thanks! Playing it now.
After reading 2x6 post I’ve been reading about tubes and using them as a pre amp in front of a solid state class ab.
Man , so many options out there.
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Hi Kodiak
I agree with you. There is an honesty to the M80s. They are designed to produce accurate bass as low as they go, and are not amped up to produce bloated or flabby bass just to go lower.
These M80s probably sound as good as they possibly can thanks to the BAT amps and preamp.
What preamp are you using?
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No preamp. I’m still using my old Yamaha receiver. Does an ok job. In my old space ( I just moved ) I’m now realizing it was really good there as it was a much smaller space.
I’m considering my options now with a new large “great room”.
I really enjoy my m60ti. Has an Honest Sound as you put it.
It’s great to know that putting some high quality source and front end makes the axioms sing.
Which Wilson’s are you waiting on? ( I wanna check em out online…!)
Edit: re read the post. You’re waiting on Sabrinas.
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Hi Mojo
I listened to the YouTube recording on my computer speakers. Sure didn't sound like music produced by a tube amp.
Mr. Kodiak
Steve Guttenberg reviewed the Reisong Boyuu A10, an integrated tube amp which can be had from China Audio for under $300 about $500 from Amazon. He raves about it. I sent one to Ian, from Amazon USA, but it arrived damaged. I don't know if he ever got it working properly. Might be worth a shot.
Line Magnetics has a + $3,000 KT-88 integrated tube amp which sounds great!! If that's in your budget, you could not go wrong with that one!
I'm waiting for a pair of the new Sabrina X's in black diamond. I've heard them with the BATs and they are silly good.
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