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Cisco in HD · 03-16-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

I trade in all those fancy schmancies for a pair of Nola Grand Reference, $150,000/pair.

Of course I wouldn't say no to the Martin Logan Statement E2's either.

First I didn't want to quote the picture, but for this post I kinda had to. One of the several questions that popped into my head after seeing the size of these "towers". What size gauge of speaker wire do ya think these take? I don't think 12 will do LOL

JJ · 03-16-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cisco in HD

First I didn't want to quote the picture, but for this post I kinda had to. One of the several questions that popped into my head after seeing the size of these "towers". What size gauge of speaker wire do ya think these take? I don't think 12 will do LOL

I just want to know what they're being fed.

dobyblue · 03-16-2009, 08:36 PM

My guess is, in both cases, they're being fed nothing but sweet, sweet vinyl.

richteer · 03-16-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I just want to know what they're being fed.

That's relatively easy to answer: looks like a VPI turntable, an Aesthetics phonostage, Audio Research Reference 3 preamp, and maybe some ARC power amps. On the left is an ARC CD player and a Nitty Gritty record cleaning machine.

And yes please, I'll take a pair of the Nolas!

dobyblue · 03-16-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cisco in HD

First I didn't want to quote the picture, but for this post I kinda had to. One of the several questions that popped into my head after seeing the size of these "towers". What size gauge of speaker wire do ya think these take? I don't think 12 will do LOL

Nola recommend Blue Thunder from Accent Speaker Technology - http://www.nolaspeakers.com/products/bluethunder_b.php

But I'm sure if you're a Nordost fan you'd find plenty to use from them too.

JJ · 03-16-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by richteer

That's relatively easy to answer: looks like a VPI turntable, an Aesthetics phonostage, Audio Research Reference 3 preamp, and maybe some ARC power amps. On the left is an ARC CD player and a Nitty Gritty record cleaning machine.

And yes please, I'll take a pair of the Nolas!

One day, I'll be able to identify equipment like this.

crazyBLUE · 03-17-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by richteer

That's relatively easy to answer: looks like a VPI turntable, an Aesthetics phonostage, Audio Research Reference 3 preamp, and maybe some ARC power amps. On the left is an ARC CD player and a Nitty Gritty record cleaning machine.

And yes please, I'll take a pair of the Nolas!

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

One day, I'll be able to identify equipment like this.

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I just want to know what they're being fed.

This would be A DREAM come true !

Big Daddy · 03-17-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

This would be A DREAM come true !

You need to sell your condo first.

crazyBLUE · 03-17-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

You need to sell your condo first.

It would be worth it ! Know I got to figure out were I'm putting the other 7 towers !

Big Daddy · 03-17-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

It would be worth it ! Know I got to figure out were I'm putting the other 7 towers !

If you can't afford the Nola's, you can always order seven Genesis 1.1 speakers for about $100,000. I don't know if this price is for each or a pair. They are 90" (7.5ft) tall and weigh 1,250 lbs per side. Their frequency response is 16Hz to 36,000 HZ (+-1db).

Will Turner · 03-17-2009, 01:03 AM

Cabasse on an all Bel Canto system

crazyBLUE · 03-17-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

If you can't afford the Nola's, you can always order seven Genesis 1.1 speakers for about $100,000. I don't know if this price is for each or a pair. They are 90" (7.5ft) tall and weigh 1,250 lbs per side. Their frequency response is 16Hz to 36,000 HZ (+-1db).

I would probably need 8 of you're carver amps just to power those thing's . That's 8 amps per tower too !!!! So if I bought 1 set & 16 amps

lets see I don't have any place to put them

Got A spare room !!!

Will Turner · 03-17-2009, 01:35 AM

My 2 channel system: Denon multiplayer for transport. All PS Audio with Mirage sub and Anthony Gallo Reference 3.0's. Digital LinkIII has Cullen Circiuts level 2 mod.

richteer · 03-17-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

One day, I'll be able to identify equipment like this.

Is that your polite way of saying I need to get a life? :-)

Audio Research has a "house look", and I'm very interested in their stuff (I also have one of their entry-level preamps), so that's my excuse for knowing those bits. But for the others--yeah, I need to get a life! :-)

Driver_King · 03-17-2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by richteer

Is that your polite way of saying I need to get a life? :-)

Audio Research has a "house look", and I'm very interested in their stuff (I also have one of their entry-level preamps), so that's my excuse for knowing those bits. But for the others--yeah, I need to get a life! :-)

Yes. Yes you do need to get a life Richteer.

I would take that as a compliment actually (JJ's comment).

Popper · 03-17-2009, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Can't afford the Nautilus line? Make it yourself!

Would go well with my AM/FM / 8-track / Phono

Will Turner · 03-17-2009, 02:51 AM

^^ Is that a Dynaco ST-70 in the background? Great amp but I don't know about the speaker.

Hammie · 03-17-2009, 03:18 AM

I'd like a few of these, please.

And don't forget the center channel:

JJ · 03-17-2009, 03:24 AM

Ah yes, the McIntosh speakers!

D · 03-17-2009, 03:36 AM

http://www.higherfi.com/spkrlist/speakerlist.htm

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Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I'd like a few of these, please. And don't forget the center channel: Last edited by Hammie; 03-17-2009 at 03:21 AM.

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