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    Join Date: May 2018

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    I'm Chris.

    Default WTD - Electrostats/Hybrid/Panel speakers

    Quads, Martin Logan's, Magnepan's etc, most things considered under 2k lets say.

    Considering a nice pair as 'back-up' for my high spec Quads.

    Working without need for service repair would be preferred.

    Posted would also be good but I can certainly consider pick-up (maintaining current SD precautions).
    Reply on here or PM whichever you prefer.

    Much obliged,

    Chris
    System 1: - Amp - Musical Paradise MP-701 mk2 - Neurochrome 686
    - Source: Audio Technica LP-5 - Custom 6V6 stage - Novafidelity X30 - Soekris 1421 (LPSU) - Custom TDA1541 C3G DAC -
    - Speakers: Martin Logan Prodigy's - Subs: - REL T3's -

    System 2 - Amp: Musical Paradise MP 303/Custom 300B SET - Custom 6SL7 Pre -
    - Source: Pioneer N-30K - SONCOZ SGD1 -
    - Speakers: Loth X BS1's - Sub: REL T3 -

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    Quality recommendation there Russell. Probably better than my Quads actually . . . . nice one.
    System 1: - Amp - Musical Paradise MP-701 mk2 - Neurochrome 686
    - Source: Audio Technica LP-5 - Custom 6V6 stage - Novafidelity X30 - Soekris 1421 (LPSU) - Custom TDA1541 C3G DAC -
    - Speakers: Martin Logan Prodigy's - Subs: - REL T3's -

    System 2 - Amp: Musical Paradise MP 303/Custom 300B SET - Custom 6SL7 Pre -
    - Source: Pioneer N-30K - SONCOZ SGD1 -
    - Speakers: Loth X BS1's - Sub: REL T3 -

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    Hi Chris,
    If you can find a pair of Podium 0.5's you won't be disappointed. I sold my pair for £650 a year or so ago, and shouldn't have.
    Best,
    Joolz
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    Quote Originally Posted by joolz View Post
    Hi Chris,
    If you can find a pair of Podium 0.5's you won't be disappointed. I sold my pair for £650 a year or so ago, and shouldn't have.
    Best,
    Joolz
    Wow, that was a good price! As you say 'if' I can find some! Cheers
    System 1: - Amp - Musical Paradise MP-701 mk2 - Neurochrome 686
    - Source: Audio Technica LP-5 - Custom 6V6 stage - Novafidelity X30 - Soekris 1421 (LPSU) - Custom TDA1541 C3G DAC -
    - Speakers: Martin Logan Prodigy's - Subs: - REL T3's -

    System 2 - Amp: Musical Paradise MP 303/Custom 300B SET - Custom 6SL7 Pre -
    - Source: Pioneer N-30K - SONCOZ SGD1 -
    - Speakers: Loth X BS1's - Sub: REL T3 -

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    Quote Originally Posted by Opti-cal View Post
    Wow, that was a good price! As you say 'if' I can find some! Cheers
    I've got the Model 1......massive, but brilliant. It might not be everyone's idea of normal hifi sound....but it's a sonic experience like no other.


    They need a little adhesive on some spots to fully re-secure the drivers to the panels, other than that they're in good shape.

    I've been thinking about letting them go for a while but unsure if it's such a good idea!

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    Quote Originally Posted by VanDerGraaf View Post
    I've got the Model 1......massive, but brilliant. It might not be everyone's idea of normal hifi sound....but it's a sonic experience like no other.


    They need a little adhesive on some spots to fully re-secure the drivers to the panels, other than that they're in good shape.

    I've been thinking about letting them go for a while but unsure if it's such a good idea!
    Haha, they are effing massive Rohan . . . literally larger than the door to the room . . . . must sound incredible though with panel area that size.

    Certainly a consideration. I'd imagine posting them might be a little expensive . . . .
    System 1: - Amp - Musical Paradise MP-701 mk2 - Neurochrome 686
    - Source: Audio Technica LP-5 - Custom 6V6 stage - Novafidelity X30 - Soekris 1421 (LPSU) - Custom TDA1541 C3G DAC -
    - Speakers: Martin Logan Prodigy's - Subs: - REL T3's -

    System 2 - Amp: Musical Paradise MP 303/Custom 300B SET - Custom 6SL7 Pre -
    - Source: Pioneer N-30K - SONCOZ SGD1 -
    - Speakers: Loth X BS1's - Sub: REL T3 -

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    Chris, they are- it's an experience, that's for sure. They do sound rolled off in the top end which I had been tempted to correct with a super tweeter.

    I in all my wildest imaginings had never envisaged posting these. The boxes they came in were a bit rubbish, frankly, despite being original.

    They don't fit in most cars either.

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    Hi Chris, I have pair of mint Quad Els63’ which were rebuilt by Quad some years back. They have been in storage for the last 3 years. I can send you more detailed info it they are of interest, just PM me.
    Cheers Ashley

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    Done Quads, Maggies, Logans but the best were these Danish Mag Audio full range ribbon speakers.... My friend now has them and they are stored away but he may part with them....

    Rarer than hens teeth though there was a superb review in HiFi World moons ago and that's why I sought them out... Only because said friend handed me his EMT that I had to eventually pass them to him.... Best panel speakers I owned by a country mile and if you find a pair haul ass and grab 'em.

    EMT 930ST
    Garrard 301/3009 MK1
    Micro Seiki MR-711/MA-202L
    Stax SRA-3S MM phono amplifier
    Nagra BPSv2 phonostage
    BigBottle BB3 Phonostage
    Telefunken Bv.42-01 Transformer
    Hashimoto HM-3 Transformer
    Braun CC4 Transformer
    Ortofon Spu Synergy
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Miyajima Waza
    Denon 103SA
    Audio Technica AT33 Mono
    IFI Pro Linestage
    PYE HF12 KT66 Monoblocks
    Uchida Sun Audio SV-300BE
    Quantum Electronics 202D
    Marantz 1060 Integrated
    Western Electric Line Transformer
    Yamaha CDR-HD1500
    Tannoy 15" Bespoke

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