ggking7, I can comment on my own experience with single driver speakers vs multiple. I listened to Lowther in fideleo cabinets for about 17 years exclusively. They are wonderful speakers. Great imaging, very dynamic etc. I have to tell you I don't miss them after trying the Tekton open baffle speakers. Again, it's not that the Lowther's were by any means bad, but the Tekton's took the system up a couple notches in regard to just about everything. The place the Lowthers better them by a small margin, is width of the sound stage. The Tekton however give me more detail (without anything close to analytical), speed, stage depth, & instrument presence.
Speakers for First Watt SIT-1 amp
My favorite sound seems to come from an SET amp and single-driver speakers but I want to leave the amp on all the time and I have kids in the house so I decided to exclude output tubes. I went on a hunt for a solid state amp with an SET sound and landed on the First Watt SIT-1 monoblocks which I love. I'm using them with Omega Super Alnico High Output monitors and it's a great combo but I wonder how much better speakers like this can get with this amp. I have my eye on Voxativ, Teresonic, Audience, and maybe Audio Note or Daedalus. Any suggestions?
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charles1dad, thank you for the recap. I had missed that Cube Audio does single-driver speakers. Wow the 6moons review of the Nenuphar is exciting, especially since I already have the SIT-1. It looks like the Magus and Bliss C each go for around half of the Nenuphar’s price. I think I’m between Cube and Voxativ at this point. My impression is that Cube is a better value. Does anyone have a handle on how the speakers from these outfits differ as far as performance? I should also mention that I'm using a Rythmik sub but it sounds like it wouldn't be needed with the Nenuphar. |
Hello ggking7, If you really decipher Srajan's glowing praise it would suggest that he's quite possibly more unimpressed by the Nenuphar than the voxativ models he is very familiar with. Send him an email for his thoughts on this. He's actually pretty responsive to inquiries from readers of his site. . In your case particularly as he owns your amplifier (for several years) and holds it in the highest regard. He seems genuinely moved by the sound quality of the Cube Nenuphar and this would explain the very rare award he bestowed on it. Charles |
Ggking7, You mentioned the Cube Magus (8 inch driver) this speaker received the coveted Blue Moon award last year. So you know how impressed he was with its performance. It appears that the Nenuphar with the newly developed 10 inch driver and very powerful motor/magnet unit (and special cabinet) is clearly superior (to his ears) and explains the justifiably higher cost. This seems to be a very upper echelon speaker. Charles |
Has anyone heard single-driver speakers that don't sound congested with busy music? ggking7, If you get the chance please check out Charney Audio. Charney builds full range single driver horns based on the tractrix theory. I have a pair of the Maestro with Omega RS7 drivers that sound great with SS and tube. Uncongested engaging sound with whatever you throw at them with no need for a sub! Performers are in the room with exceptional imaging, sound stage, and 3D presence. From soft passages to highly dynamic music are presented in clean clear emotionally engaging sound. Charney builds 4 models with your choice of drivers from Omega, Lowther, Voxativ and AER. The Moderno, Maestro, and Excaliber are the same horn but with a different cosmetic look depending on your decor. The Concerto is a largest of the group. Charney is located in Somerset NJ and will be at Capital Audio Fest in November. Make an appointment, bring your S.I.T. 1, or stop by the room if your at the show. http://charneyaudio.com/ |
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