Dunlavy SCIV 10

Hi Pryso,
First of all thank you for your kind attention on my matters mate.

I did contacted MillerSound and asked about the drivers, but apparently they didnot have the same Morel driver. As for the surround foam replacement, they have not replied since.

I asked Millersound whether I can just buy the most similar foam and send them to me, rather than I send the drivers halfway around the world which I feel uneasy about. By the looking at their website MillerSound does seem to be a reputable company.

After your input and recommendation, actually changing the drivers is my last option, so I will send the email again then mate. Hope I can get a solution from them.

By the way, I am inclined to get an integrated SET amp, do you think it will capable to drive the Dunlavy?

Cheers,

Hi again Rush1:

Well, amplifiers! I can only offer my own experience. Since I've owned my Duntech Princess (a sibling to your SC-IV) I owned a variety of amps, tube and SS, rated from 100 to 400 wpc into 8 ohms. My Princesses are 4 ohms so they draw more and are rated at 90 dB. Don't be fooled. The impendance curve drops below 3 ohms at two different frequencies and that crossover we've been talking about is a very complex first order unit. The other factor, which may add to my situation, is that my woofers are Dynaudio. All this adds up to a demand for clean power. About 18 months ago I bought a pair of Halo JC-1 mono amps rated at 800 wpc into 4 ohms. My speakers have never sounded so good. Detail without harshness, extension, depth, musicality, warmth without becoming syrupy --- you can enjoy them for hours without listening fatigue.

A friend brought over a PP 300B amp, thinking with 90 dB they might work. Those amps fell on their face attempting to drive the Princesses. So I cannot image any SET will provide satisfactory performance, let along being optimal. Sorry, Dunlavy's designs need quality watts and a goodly number of them.

PS - The Miller Sound I recommended does repair work. I was not aware they might sell drivers. So I hope your speaking with Bill LeGall.

Hi Pryso,

I used to drive the Dunlavy with BAT VK500, and it drove it wonderfully, but during my absence in audio, I have sold it along with the VK5i preamps.
As I am starting to build up a system again, an integrated SET came in mind, because of the sensitivity rate, however I do put a note on your past experiences. The Dyns do need a good solid power to drive it but I don't think Morels are so much more easy to drive, unlike the ScanSpeak or Focals.
I will keep my eyes on powerful Solid State on the market then.

There is a Mark Levinson no. 23 up for sale in the local used market here, but I'm a little queasy whether it can still have a long life ahead of it. If I remember it right the ML 27 does have a good solid power in it.

I am writing again to Bill LeGall to ask whether it is possible for me to buy the surround and I will do the repair here.

Thank you for your input mate.