Name: Glen Fountain
Location: Winder, Georgia USA
Model: Vantages
Year: Purchased in 2008.
Mods: None
Associated Electronics:
Ayre K-1xe Preamp
Ayre C-7xeMP CD Player
Ayre V-5xe Amplifier
Ayre P-5xe Phono Stage
Well Tempered Amadeus TT
Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua Cartridge
DH Labs Power Cables
AudioQuest CV-8 Speaker Cables
Audioquest Interconnects (Columbia Balanced, Opal, and Quartz)
Two Dedicated 20amp Lines
(2) GIK Monster Bass trap panels
(1) GIK Elite Pillar bass trap
The others are ATS Acoustic Panels. (4) are of the 4" thick version and the rest are 2" thick.
Old Comments:
I have wanted Martin Logan speakers for a looong time, but they were always a little too pricey for me. When my local Hi-Fi store went out of business, it made it possible for me to afford them since they slashed the price a little over half off. I have loved every minute listening to them. Recently I broke down and purchased the McIntosh MC 275 to compliment the Aeon's and now I have reached a whole new level. It's funny, I had such a hard time spending so much money for my speakers, but when I got a taste of high end audio the money for the amp just slipped out. Who'd a thunk! Oh well, I'm already planning my next purchase. A VPI Scout Turntable
. I can't wait!!!!
Oh. Just a couple of quick comments on the room. My speakers are approximately 7 ft. apart and my listening seat is about 9 ft. away. Also, they are 39 inches off the back wall. Just in case someone was curious.
New Comments:
The above comment was from my previous setup when it was located upstairs in our living room. It is now in what used to be my hometheater which is 13' 2" wide, 23' 6" deep, with an 8' 5" ceiling. The panels are from ATS acoustics and GIK; they have made a tremendous impact on the overall presentation. The two located in the corner are GIK Monster bass panels and the ones directly behind the Vantages are the 4" thick ATS panels. There are also two 4" thick bass panels leaning on the left wall turned on their side and one corner GIK elite pillar bass trap. This has really tightened up the bass and helped with the front soundstage tremendously. It has been slow going since this project started, but the rewards have been many hours of pleasant listening. I do believe a couple more bass traps would be helpful but I'm not sure if it will work out, aesthetic wise. Thanks for looking.
Update
I recently acquired a new cartridge, Te Kaitora Rua, and Phono Stage, Ayre P-5xe. Both have made a dramatic improvement in my vinyl playback and were well worth the wait. In my room pictures, the turntable now sits to the opposite side of the audio rack and the amplifier was put up on the right side later after these pictures were taken. Also, the phono stage was not shown due to having been purchased at a later date and I will update the pictures to reflect this when I get some time. Thanks for looking.
Location: Winder, Georgia USA
Model: Vantages
Year: Purchased in 2008.
Mods: None
Associated Electronics:
Ayre K-1xe Preamp
Ayre C-7xeMP CD Player
Ayre V-5xe Amplifier
Ayre P-5xe Phono Stage
Well Tempered Amadeus TT
Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua Cartridge
DH Labs Power Cables
AudioQuest CV-8 Speaker Cables
Audioquest Interconnects (Columbia Balanced, Opal, and Quartz)
Two Dedicated 20amp Lines
(2) GIK Monster Bass trap panels
(1) GIK Elite Pillar bass trap
The others are ATS Acoustic Panels. (4) are of the 4" thick version and the rest are 2" thick.
Old Comments:
I have wanted Martin Logan speakers for a looong time, but they were always a little too pricey for me. When my local Hi-Fi store went out of business, it made it possible for me to afford them since they slashed the price a little over half off. I have loved every minute listening to them. Recently I broke down and purchased the McIntosh MC 275 to compliment the Aeon's and now I have reached a whole new level. It's funny, I had such a hard time spending so much money for my speakers, but when I got a taste of high end audio the money for the amp just slipped out. Who'd a thunk! Oh well, I'm already planning my next purchase. A VPI Scout Turntable
. I can't wait!!!! Oh. Just a couple of quick comments on the room. My speakers are approximately 7 ft. apart and my listening seat is about 9 ft. away. Also, they are 39 inches off the back wall. Just in case someone was curious.
New Comments:
The above comment was from my previous setup when it was located upstairs in our living room. It is now in what used to be my hometheater which is 13' 2" wide, 23' 6" deep, with an 8' 5" ceiling. The panels are from ATS acoustics and GIK; they have made a tremendous impact on the overall presentation. The two located in the corner are GIK Monster bass panels and the ones directly behind the Vantages are the 4" thick ATS panels. There are also two 4" thick bass panels leaning on the left wall turned on their side and one corner GIK elite pillar bass trap. This has really tightened up the bass and helped with the front soundstage tremendously. It has been slow going since this project started, but the rewards have been many hours of pleasant listening. I do believe a couple more bass traps would be helpful but I'm not sure if it will work out, aesthetic wise. Thanks for looking.
Update
I recently acquired a new cartridge, Te Kaitora Rua, and Phono Stage, Ayre P-5xe. Both have made a dramatic improvement in my vinyl playback and were well worth the wait. In my room pictures, the turntable now sits to the opposite side of the audio rack and the amplifier was put up on the right side later after these pictures were taken. Also, the phono stage was not shown due to having been purchased at a later date and I will update the pictures to reflect this when I get some time. Thanks for looking.
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