Maybe you should put a Chinook or Steehead into the mix too....

Edited March 3, 201412 yr by tanehy

Maybe you should put a Chinook or Steehead into the mix too....

There's already a Nagra VPS filling that position I'm sorry.

Nice one Sir Beardo

 

Didn't think you were into valve amps.

 

Is the Manley a keeper?

Nice one Sir Beardo

 

Didn't think you were into valve amps.

 

Is the Manley a keeper?

I'm not and yes it is. Currently playing Roger Waters Amused To Death and to be honest I've never heard it as it's playing now except for at Sydney Hifi when I demo'd the speakers.

I'm not and yes it is. Currently playing Roger Waters Amused To Death and to be honest I've never heard it as it's playing now except for at Sydney Hifi when I demo'd the speakers.

 

How would you describe the difference compared to the Krells?

I'm guessing thats a good thing the way Roger Waters is sounding now 

 

What made you decide to dip your toe into valve waters and why Manley over other Brands?

 

I believe Earle is a fan of the Manley Massive Passive.

Well I'm yet to use the KAS on the Ref 1's but compared to the FPB-600 and KRC it's full surround sound out of twin channel when playing certain tracks from that album.

The overall sound difference I would say it certainly lack bottom end for a start.

I'm guessing thats a good thing the way Roger Waters is sounding now 

 

What made you decide to dip your toe into valve waters and why Manley over other Brands?

 

I believe Earle is a fan of the Manley Massive Passive.

I just got it to try with my NS-1000's, haven't got that far yet

" ... it's full surround sound out of twin channel when playing certain tracks from that album.

" ... it certainly lack bottom end for a start.

 

Are we sure all input connections and speaker connections are correct polarity?

Full surround sound and obvious lack of bass can be symptoms of a system that is out of electrical phase ... just something to be mindfull of

Are we sure all input connections and speaker connections are correct polarity?Full surround sound and obvious lack of bass can be symptoms of a system that is out of electrical phase ... just something to be mindfull of

Trust me there is bass but the Krell pushes out approx 938 class A watts into 8 ohms on the test bench, Krell are renowned for their bottom end.

Edited March 3, 201412 yr by yamaha_man

Trust me there is bass but the Krell pushes out approx 938 class A watts into 8 ohms on the test bench, Krell are renowned for their bottom end.

 

For sure the Manley would not have the bass power of the Krell ... just checkin' thats all

Just recently had someone describe a similar siuation of "surround sound and lacking bass" and they had accidentally reversed the speaker polarity when connecting up.

Very nice Sir, those Ref 1's certainly have a demanding presence in the room and even when looking around at the other gear, your eyes are always drawn to them.

 

I don't like the lava lamp's chances of surviving the SPL's of the TAD's when you unleash the watts. 

Trust me, the Ref 1's haven't got a chance against that lava lamp. I purchased it from a location where I heard the most impressive system of my life, the previous owner couldn't kill it and I doubt I will.

Well I'm yet to use the KAS on the Ref 1's but compared to the FPB-600 and KRC it's full surround sound out of twin channel when playing certain tracks from that album.

The overall sound difference I would say it certainly lack bottom end for a start.

 

you might need to bi-amp (if you can)... valve magic for the top end spacial-stuff and the Krell beasts for the bottom end

you might need to bi-amp (if you can)... valve magic for the top end spacial-stuff and the Krell beasts for the bottom end

In the new room they will be bi-amped. Krell KAS monoblocks for top end and Krell FPB-600 for bottom. Once I get the ME-1500 back from Trevor ill have a play with that also.

Edited March 3, 201412 yr by yamaha_man

In the new room they will be bi-amped. Krell KAS monoblocks for top end and Krell FPB-600 for bottom. Once I get the ME-1500 back from Trevor ill have a play with that also.

 

 

What's Trev doing to the ME1500?

What's Trev doing to the ME1500?

Lots!

My goodness.

 

You have so much going on, I wish I could make it over for a squizz.

My goodness.

You have so much going on, I wish I could make it over for a squizz.

Well I'm in new house soon Joe (4 weeks away), your more than welcome to visit there but it will involve what you city slicker consider to be a lengthy drive.

Edited March 4, 201412 yr by yamaha_man

You hurting me now Oh Bearded One!

Somehow I will get there sooner or later.

 

Sooner I hope.

Update! New speakers just before Christmas and this little cracker of an amp just turned up today.

Is the pic in focus or is your Krell quivering being next to that tube amp .

 

Cheers

Is the pic in focus or is your Krell quivering being next to that tube amp .

 

Cheers

Lol good question mate.

My goodness.

 

You have so much going on, I wish I could make it over for a squizz.

 

Don't worry Joe, taking the Nikon so will have quality pics for you to drool over (if I can work out how to get the settings right, and remember to take the lens cap off!) 

 

Well I'm in new house soon Joe (4 weeks away), your more than welcome to visit there but it will involve what you city slicker consider to be a lengthy drive.

 

Wow - 4 weeks away??? - that's a hell of a drive! 

" ... taking the Nikon so will have quality pics (if I can work out how to get the settings right, and remember to take the lens cap off!)" 

 

Oh Dear ... that sounds confidence inspiring :lol: