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Lugnut needs your advice on small speakers

I'm building a system for a friend on a limited budget and hope to listen to Triangle Titus 202's and Omega Super 3's while in Portland, Oregon next week. If any of you know where I can give these a listen I'd be able to eliminate a lot of self induced stress from trying to do the best job possible.

It would be helpful to have your opinions about these speakers even if I don't get to listen to them. I'm guessing that the Triangle's would be a better match since most users of the Omega's drive them with SET amps. Has anyone heard these and what do you think is a better match with the rest of the system consisting of:

BIX turntable/RB 250/ZYX R100H Yatra MK II
Supratek Syrah
ASL Wave 20's
Spletz anti-cables

I'll be buying a VTA adjuster for the arm as well as a heavyweight counterweight and using Twl's hifi mod that he has so graciously shared with all of us.

Other speakers in the $600 range new or used would be considered as well but they do need to actually be available for purchase. Other speakers I've been looking for, even if a little more money, are the Merlin VSM's, Harbeth's, Revolver and Coincident. Obviously with these speakers I'll definitely need to buy used.

The system will be installed in a small, nearly square room. The room is being gutted and purpose remodeled for audio use so we should be able to make the most out of it. Even comments about building the room are welcome. Consultation with an acoustic designer is not budgeted.

My friend listens mainly to rock but loves the mixed bag of music I play for him at my house. He appreciates an excellent recording of a great performance of good music just like I do regardless of genre. I look for him to seek out all types of vinyl that meets this description based on my carbon based library.

Thanks in advance for you reasoned responses.

Pat
lugnut
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jayctoy
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Diapason Adamantes II, very musical speakers,I dont think
the Anti Cable interconnect are being sold yet, I am auditioning one,according to Paul, He likes to get some feedback,who are auditioning them,before he will put them on the market. I will keep mine.Thanks
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boa2
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Oh, and definitely listen to the Triangle's if you can. I found them to be rather bright/thin across the model line. Jond's suggestion of Soliloquy is also excellent, IMO. He could want a sub, but they will handle the mids/highs quite proficiently.
madhf
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Hi,

You may want to listen to the Spica TC 60. Best with a good sub, REL or Velodyne. Spicas are small and sound incredible for what they are. Need good weighted stands, to make them shine. Just nother thought.
bluebull
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Patrick

Merlins have a min imp of 6.5 ohm(Uses a Zobel network)so, a very easy load for a amp.Sensitivity is 88dB for the TSMs and 89db for the VSMs.
Denis may be able to elaborate on this point,ask him as well ,when he comes back from the UK.

Chris
peter_s
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I have to agree with Boa2, I found the triangles on the thin and annoying side, but that was with solid state amps, maybe with a warm tube amp... First order crossover, sounded best around 15 feet away! As for the Spicas, if your friend is really into rock, I wouldn't do it. I think they are a little on the delicate side. Now if I could just come up with some positive recommendations! Actually, I heard a great $800 pair of Dali monitors while on a forray with Marco (Jax2), and I also really like the Epos 12.2 - which are available in Portland for around $800 as well. Good luck Pat, and tell us what you come up with.
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