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Thread: Dali Helicons 400's-What Components to Pair With??? |
    
Silver Member Username: Uback007
Columbus ,
Ohio
USA
Post Number: 295
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 11:41 am: |
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2007 has been an expecially good yr for me and I have decided to reward myself with some new Helicon 400's and was wondering what components best match these wonderful speakers. Currently, I have a Jolida 1501RC hybrid integrated amp along with a Rega Apollo cdp. Interconnects are Kimber Silver Streaks, Spkr wire is Kimber 4TC in a bi-wired configuration. Any insight or help would be much appreciated. |
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Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 11905
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 07:04 pm: |
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What's wrong with what you got? |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 914
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 10:08 pm: |
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Uback007. Jan's right, what is wrong with what u have now? U should update your ecoustics info though. |
Silver Member Username: Uback007
Columbus ,
Ohio
USA
Post Number: 296
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 06:53 am: |
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updated. I like what I have now. The only thing would be to upgrade the Jolida and the 4TC wire. I like the sound of the Jolida- but with a much more revealing spkr on its way, I have to wonder if it's going to be up to muster. It's currently running Totem Arros. I like the sound, but it can, at times, sound a little "wooly" Maybe a tube rolling is called for. I don't know. I suffer from upgrade-itis..that's for sure. I will put it all together and see how it sounds before completely replacing the unit, most likely keeping the unit as a backup or second system component. |
Silver Member Username: Uback007
Columbus ,
Ohio
USA
Post Number: 298
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 02:57 am: |
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ok, the Helicon's arrived- As I was warned, these speakers will quickly reveal the weakest link in your system, which is the Jolida, no doubt. I really want to maximize the sound of there beautiful speakers and would love some suggestion to what plays well with 'em. Thanks! |
Silver Member Username: Uback007
Columbus ,
Ohio
USA
Post Number: 300
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 02:16 am: |
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c'mon guys! Anyone? |
Silver Member Username: Uback007
Columbus ,
Ohio
USA
Post Number: 301
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 02:53 pm: |
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Anyone?????
What about swapping the biwired 4tc's for something else. Suggestions, Feedback???
Beuler!?! |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 12319
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 07:33 pm: |
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How about telling us what's wrong with the sound? Saying the speakers reveal the flaws of the amplifier and you want to maximize the sound you have isn't telling us anything useful. |
Silver Member Username: Hawkbilly
Nova Scotia
Canada
Post Number: 156
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 09:18 pm: |
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What makes you think it is the amp that's the limiting factor ? What do you have in it for input tubes now, and how long have they been in there ? "Wooly" sometimes equates to "congested". The Arros I believe are known to function very well at low to moderate SPL's, and not so much at higher volumes. I doubt the Jolida is running out of juice. More likely the Arros were pushed out of their comfort zone. |
