Originally Posted by User211
Thanks for this Justin - till you came I had no idea they could go as loud as that (I think the neighbours were surprised too at my sudden change in musical tastes!).
For the record, I did start a new thread on this but I've unfortuantely had to postpone till New Year, I'll set a new date mid-Jan once Christmas is out of the way and it's easier for people to get a day pass
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The defining moment for me was whoever was in your garden coming in and seemingly really liking it.
Classical fans? Probably not, I'd guess
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Mine for reference - I tend to use them grilles on, grilles off they don't have the elegance of what Paul has done here.
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Thanks chaps.
I was surprised Tom just how transparent they sound with grilles on, despite the Cara data on that fabric, it really doesn't get in the way sonically...then again it could just be that I'm deaf!
The sonics are very similar to yours Tom, much as expected. I agree with you that the tuning is bang-on judging by what I've heard this evening. I have to say that they better anything I've heard at any hifi show over the past 4 years or so. Very natural and effortless.
There's a pair in the States now too, so that makes 3 pairs in circulation and plans for another two pairs to be built.
If I make any further improvements, it will be to minor details such as how the grille frames are constructed (they were a complete PITA to do).
Your brass name plates will be ready this week by the way
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I prefer the look with the grilles off.
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Presumably to facilitate conversion for use as coffins? I plan to go to the great pie in the sky in one of mine ... viking style on a pyre
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Hah ! Pretty sure you could fit a mast and a large sail to these
Absolutely beautiful BTW
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They're almost large enough for that Peter!Presumably to facilitate conversion for use as coffins? I plan to go to the great pie in the sky in one of mine ... viking style on a pyre
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