Announcement of a new arrival

[Ian7633]

Well, after thinking things over I decided a change was in order and if you're got a mate who is selling something special then the time is right.
The delivery was a fairly painless affair and after a little wiggling and pushing they were in place.
They sound ffffff-ing lovely, I'm sure I'll find better ways to describe them but for now that will do.

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[Bigman80]

Wow, Ian. Congratulations!! I'd love to have picked them up but I was too busy buying a tonearm lol.

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[Ian7633]

Thanks Olly, I'd been listening to my Harbeths for 25 years so the change was long overdue. Absolutly chuffed with them, Jamie actually said that if I'd changed my mind he would keep them but he's not getting them back lol. I hope the arm transplant is going well, I guess you could have done with the spare plinth to experiment with now......

[struth]

look quite good in that position

[Ian7633]

look quite good in that position

I'm a little restricted for space and I need to move the CD racks sideways a tad but they fit in nicely and did I mention the sound, amazing

[Arkless Electronics]

Very nice! After having had a pair of these on loan for a month or so many years back I was so impressed with them back then that I went overboard trying to persuade Jamie to just buy them when he was offered them at an amazing low price just up the road and was asking for opinions on them... If they had been closer and Jamie had passed them up I would have had them myself!

[southall-1998]

I don't congratulate people on their new purchases! But must say, those look really retro and down to earth!

Nice system.

S.

[Pharos]

My impression, as with the company, is that they are a serious attempt at a quality L/S.

[Bigman80]

Thanks Olly, I'd been listening to my Harbeths for 25 years so the change was long overdue. Absolutly chuffed with them, Jamie actually said that if I'd changed my mind he would keep them but he's not getting them back lol. I hope the arm transplant is going well, I guess you could have done with the spare plinth to experiment with now......
Hahaha, not at all mate. Geoff has a cunning plan which should work. Time will tell. I'm confident though. Only trouble is I'm not sure it'll budge the Mission lol. Anyone interested in an Alphason should keep their eyes peeled.

Just in case.

Those speakers look the nuts in your space too. Enjoy!

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[julesd68]

They look absolutely superb Ian - nice one!

I was looking at them wondering how they would sound compared to my Tannoys - I think they are a fairly similar size speaker.

How is the Wagner sounding - plenty of scale and oomph??:rock:

[Ian7633]

They look absolutely superb Ian - nice one!

I was looking at them wondering how they would sound compared to my Tannoys - I think they are a fairly similar size speaker.

How is the Wagner sounding - plenty of scale and oomph??:rock:
The neighbours are going to be treated to Wagner tomorrow though possibly not the full 13 hours lol

Dead chuffed with the speakers, they just sound so BIG!!!. I must make the effort to go over to Jamie's to hear his Yammies.

To give an idea of scale that's a 50" telly sitting between them

[karma67]

im not sure i could listen to 2 minutes of that crap let alone 13 hrs!
oh well what ever floats your boat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq49Gv3wFB0

[paulf-2007]

Ok so what are they?

[walpurgis]

Ok so what are they?

Wharfedale Denton 2 XP actually. :)

[Ian7633]

Paul, they are Mordaunt Short Signifers, early 80's and quite scarce. These are in very nice condition and came with the original stands, boxes and packing.

Geoff, yes they are XP2's on steroids.

[walpurgis]

Geoff, yes they are XP2's on steroids.

:lolsign:

[p147]

Congrats, Lovely system and I bet the new speakers fill the room,
Love the curved screen television, but I also noticed is that a Hokusai print of the famous The Great Wave off Kanagawa? hanging above the wall, if so there was a brilliant programme on BBC4 last week all about the artist a must watch on catchup.

[Ian7633]

Congrats, Lovely system and I bet the new speakers fill the room,
Love the curved screen television, but I also noticed is that a Hokusai print of the famous The Great Wave off Kanagawa? hanging above the wall, if so there was a brilliant programme on BBC4 last week all about the artist a must watch on catchup.

I'm just getting used to this huge soundstage, it's so full and dynamic. My Harbeths are a lovely thing but they just don't have the presence of the Signifers.

You are quite right about the print, I find it really fascinating and love the energy it has, I will search out the programme on the iplayer.

If you ever get over this way you are welcome to come and have a listen, I don't charge for tea and coffee lol.

[p147]

Thanks for the offer Ian, I will take you up on that but it wont be until the autumn, naturally I will be in touch before then.
Paul

[Audio Al]

Nice Ian , I was tempted but already own a pair of 737 with Decca London ribon tweeters and am running out of room

Enjoy :)

[karma67]

sad to see these go to be honest,i mean when is another pair that good going to turn up?
in 4 yrs of watching ebay i never saw a pair.
with that said im happy ians got them and i can always visit on the weekends lol

[Ian7633]

sad to see these go to be honest,i mean when is another pair that good going to turn up?
in 4 yrs of watching ebay i never saw a pair.
with that said im happy ians got them and i can always visit on the weekends lol

He's coming back in a couple of weeks so I can sign the adoption papers.