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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: Marten Coltrane Supreme: a step forward and two steps back. by Romy the Cat on 2006-06-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A quest for a better monitor. in Audio Discussions  97 Replies 
A few years ago a friend of my asked me what I feel might be a perspective product to go in high-end that would do well business wise and at same time topology would be optimized to serve better sound. I gave him an idea of a monitor, coupled with a ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #31: Marten design by samuel33 on 2007-10-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Good commercial speakers in Audio Discussions  36 Replies 
Hi, I have deceided to make one last listening session, no more of them i'm tired !I think that the Indra for the price are a bargain.So the very last would be the Coltrane from Marten design.It seems they share some qualities that I love...So I keep...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: Marten Coltrane Supreme: a step forward and two steps back. by Romy the Cat on 2006-06-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A quest for a better monitor. in Audio Discussions  97 Replies 
A few years ago a friend of my asked me what I feel might be a perspective product to go in high-end that would do well business wise and at same time topology would be optimized to serve better sound. I gave him an idea of a monitor, coupled with a ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Sorry.... by Romy the Cat on 2013-06-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My new horn systems in Horn-Loaded Speakers  3 Replies 
Sorry, Marten, I am not familiar with Selenium drivers and only time what I use one or two of them was good 12-13 years back and I remember nothing as now....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: The boom-tssza-tssza sound from ceramics by Romy the Cat on 2008-10-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: RMAF 2008 observations, opinions 1) ceramic drivers in Audio Discussions  32 Replies 
[quote user="serenechaos"]I don't know where this goes, so I'm just starting it as a new thread; please move (or even edit or delete) as appropriate.  After reading too many wondourus reviews of ceramic driver speakers in general, and only havin...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Drivers and x-over by el`Ol on 2007-10-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The best speaker in the world, is yet again available in Audio News  9 Replies 
[quote user="Gregm"] It's better than a Marten Supreme because the mid is cut off @500Hz whereas Marten cuts it off at 1,3kHz  "where the ear is at its most sensitive". Note: they must be referring to latest technology ears -- not the tradi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #63: The Lamm ML3 photos & first impressions by Romy the Cat on 2008-10-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lamm Industries: a special interview with a special company in Audio News  97 Replies 
Here are a few comments by Mike of Audio Federation about his exposure to new Lamm ML3 amp: http://audiofederation.com/blog/archives/498 In fact it was more interning then the entire review in Soundstage, at least more informative. A few comments t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: RMAF 2008 observations, opinions 1) ceramic drivers by serenechaos on 2008-10-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: RMAF 2008 observations, opinions 1) ceramic drivers in Audio Discussions  32 Replies 
I don't know where this goes, so I'm just starting it as a new thread; please move (or even edit or delete) as appropriate.  After reading too many wondourus reviews of ceramic driver speakers in general, and only having heard two pair, one...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #31: Marten design by samuel33 on 2007-10-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Good commercial speakers in Audio Discussions  36 Replies 
Hi, I have deceided to make one last listening session, no more of them i'm tired !I think that the Indra for the price are a bargain.So the very last would be the Coltrane from Marten design.It seems they share some qualities that I love...So I keep...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: The best speaker in the world, is yet again available by Gregm on 2007-10-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The best speaker in the world, is yet again available in Audio News  9 Replies 
      ...For only $ 25k: http://polymeraudio.com/index.html It is sold under the name Polymer Audio and these people also sell amplifiers called "DK design"I haven't listened to this product & am referring here to the unusual ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Silbaone info by ArmAlex on 2011-05-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Munich High End 2011 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  45 Replies 
Dear Romy, The price is 167,000 Euro I was told. The material they used for bass cabinet at least looked like MDF. Sound was much better than any  speaker I've heard in show, expect Cessaro which was wonderful. BTW Marten, Kharma, Focal, Magico and s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: The sensitivity vs. exertion – a constant battle. by Romy the Cat on 2008-04-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The loudspeakers for a powerful SET in Audio Discussions  48 Replies 
[quote user="Gregm"] Not necessarily: they could be separate boxes, interconnected by short cable. This allows some freedom of movement between top & bottom (like some of Wilson's products or A-Physic's et aliae). [/quote] Actually I consider th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: People, I warn you: grow up! by Romy the Cat on 2006-11-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Michael Fremer Continuums… in Audio News  54 Replies 
[quote user="angeloitacare"] hi mikecongratulations for your site, it is very nice, specially the showreports, the pics are great. i heard in july a avalon speaker in italy, with these ceramic drivers, they sound horrible. no dept and image at all....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Let me extrapolate and speculate by Gregm on 2007-11-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The best speaker in the world, is yet again available in Audio News  9 Replies 
[quote user="morricab"]It is a good question that I also asked when I saw this speaker.  Afterall, everything being equal using the same materials for the drivers is more optimal from a coloration standpoint.  My guess is cost. Personally, ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Why no diamond tweeter? by morricab on 2007-11-07 
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It is a good question that I also asked when I saw this speaker.  Afterall, everything being equal using the same materials for the drivers is more optimal from a coloration standpoint.  My guess is cost.  They already had splurged for...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: other speakers using ceramic drivers by morricab on 2006-12-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Kharma Speakers as pH-indicator of the worst in Audio. in Audio Discussions  8 Replies 
I have had similar impressions to other speakers using these drivers.  For example I found the top of the line Avalon Eidolon diamond to be similarly colorless and lifeless.  Also a pair of Vaic speakers (designed by the guy from Lumenwhite...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #22: Re: Sorry you had trouble logging in to the Blog by angeloitacare-idiot on 2006-11-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Michael Fremer Continuums… in Audio News  54 Replies 
hi mike congratulations for your site, it is very nice, specially the showreports, the pics are great. i heard in july a avalon speaker in italy, with these ceramic drivers, they sound horrible. no dept and image at all. so i really dont understant ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #24: Re: Speakers that share the same kind of drivers do not necessarily so... by angeloitacare-idiot on 2006-11-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Michael Fremer Continuums… in Audio News  54 Replies 
hi mikei heard the avalons at the factory of a manufacturer of wonderful tube amplifiers in italy, http://www.angstromresearch.com/pre_ita.html ( certainly these guys would make big success in the states, if they were able to produce more than 5...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #32: 4 Rules of Risk Management by malinowski on 2007-10-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Good commercial speakers in Audio Discussions  36 Replies 
"the Magico Reference" Samuel, how can i be subtle about this.. have you searched the sight for Romy's thought sabout the Magico or Marten designs? Link Have you read Romy's Audio Rules or the Knowlege Tree to know what the discussions here are about...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: In such case Silbaone is outclassed. by Romy the Cat on 2011-05-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Munich High End 2011 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  45 Replies 
[quote user="ArmAlex"]The price is 167,000 Euro I was told. The material they used for bass cabinet at least looked like MDF. Sound was much better than any speaker I've heard in show, expect Cessaro which was wonderful. BTW Marten, Kharma, Focal, Ma...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Cost-benefit or fanaticism by serenechaos on 2008-10-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: RMAF 2008 observations, opinions 1) ceramic drivers in Audio Discussions  32 Replies 
1) No, the cabinet is not 10K more.  It's 19.5K more...  and not even Baltic Birch, but Douglas Fir.  Again, with a long justification about the special laquer finish used how expensive it is, how long it takes to apply, etc....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Dialog with Industry Rain by Romy the Cat on 2008-10-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Dialog with Industry Rain in Audio Discussions  3 Replies 
There were few exchanges in Lamm’s thread with Mike from Audio Federation referred here: http://www.GoodSoundClub.com/TreeItem.aspx?PostID=8460 http://audiofederation.com/blog/archives/502 The exchanges are nothing specials but I do feel that Mike...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #23: Re: Speakers that share the same kind of drivers do not necessarily so... by Mike on 2006-11-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Michael Fremer Continuums… in Audio News  54 Replies 
Hi Angelo,Thanks for the kind words about our website.Hmmmm... it is really difficult to make the sound of the Avalon speakers have no depth or imaging (I presume you are referring to the Opus or Eidolon? Their small Symbol speakers do indeed sound a...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #90: An ultimate sounding M70 machine? by Romy the Cat on 2013-10-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lamm Industries: a special interview with a special company in Audio News  97 Replies 
[quote user="Stitch"]Btw. I think the ML3 is a good sounding amp.[/quote] I do not think that the absolute quality of ML3 is a subject or a question. This quality is not known to people out there, very much like it is unknown to the most of ML3 owner...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: The Federated Mike becomes a Sound expert. by Romy the Cat on 2010-10-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Magico Model 6 loudspeakers. in Audio Discussions  2 Replies 
There is a quy somewhere in the hole between Boson and California. He runs Audiofederation site, sells audio gear, is trying to make waves and to catch in the waves a damn customer who would buy audio gear from him. He also use make good pictures...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #92: Some thought about Lamm ML3 desing. by Romy the Cat on 2013-10-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lamm Industries: a special interview with a special company in Audio News  97 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"]Lamm did choose to use some of the driving ideas from his proven SET amp…[/quote]Yes and no. ML3 design wise, as I understand is, in fact is not as interesting amp and it might be otherwise. Vladimir went for the target marke...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Why no diamond tweeter - any technology in hands of barbarian…. by Romy the Cat on 2007-11-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The best speaker in the world, is yet again available in Audio News  9 Replies 
[quote user="morricab"] It is a good question that I also asked when I saw this speaker.  Afterall, everything being equal using the same materials for the drivers is more optimal from a coloration standpoint.  My guess is cost.  They ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Tanglewood's 75th anniversary season by Romy the Cat on 2012-06-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Tanglewood's 75th anniversary season in Musical Discussions  0 Replies 
Ok, here is the link: http://www.bso.org/brands/tanglewood/press/press-releases/archived-press-releases/051231/tanglewood-75-downloads.aspxOffer to public free in MP3 128 kbps formats. Both 320 kbps MP3 and 24bit 44.1kHz FLAC versions will be availab...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #66: The Federated Mike about LAMM ML3 by Romy the Cat on 2008-10-18 
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In his RMAF the Federated Mike post some comments about his use of ML3: http://www.audiofederation.com/hifiing/2008/RMAF2008/report/1500/floor_9/#audio_federation Even though his comments from my point of view have “issuers” but Mike’s comments sti...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Serious sound by ArmAlex on 2011-02-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Impossibility of commercial seriousness? in Audio Discussions  5 Replies 
Romy the cat wrote:  Nevertheless, A few years back he installed in his car a very expensive audio system: 4 channels, all multi-amped, dedicated CD, Eq and preamp, ton of loudspeakers.  I know him for years b...
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