Haven't been able to move my arse from the seat since installing them. Only way to describe (in food terms) is there's more connective tissue creating a broader more detailed image of the event. In over 20 years in HiFi I've never heard such a difference between tubes.. Incredible. 

48 minutes ago, Tubularbells said:

Haven't been able to move my arse from the seat since installing them. Only way to describe (in food terms) is there's more connective tissue creating a broader more detailed image of the event. In over 20 years in HiFi I've never heard such a difference between tubes.. Incredible. 

Great news Tubular. I bet that slackie Red still hasn’t bought the big Cary 805 AE’s over. Put a rocket up him for a test drive! I am sure they won’t meet your Nuclear power plant requirements but has to be worth a listen.

23 hours ago, Tubularbells said:

Haven't been able to move my arse from the seat since installing them. Only way to describe (in food terms) is there's more connective tissue creating a broader more detailed image of the event. In over 20 years in HiFi I've never heard such a difference between tubes.. Incredible. 

Isn't it refreshing to have a 'win' once in a while.  And they are just cheaparse Mullards too Doug.  It doesn't need to cost a zillion $$$ to rock your socks.

 

And no Hugh, the 805s and still in limbo...  You can't rush these things.  ?

11 minutes ago, Red MacKay said:

Isn't it refreshing to have a 'win' once in a while.  And they are just cheaparse Mullards too Doug.  It doesn't need to cost a zillion $$$ to rock your socks.

 

And no Hugh, the 805s and still in limbo...  You can't rush these things.  ?

We aren’t getting any younger Red! I figure it must be 4 years Amigo, time to dust off the cobwebs and see if you can melt some Elrog’s!

I had the pleasure of visiting the church yesterday. Was there to partake in some SNA kindness in our shared BBQ'ing hobby but had to take the opportunity to listen to those big JBL's whilst there.

 

What a joy, pure ease and non fatiguing sound with just the right balance of detail. Unbelievable that such huge speakers can sonically disappear. You should be very proud of your achievements Doug.

Had a quiet day in the office so managed to read the whole thread from start to finish. A great read it was too! 

 

It's good to see you have (more or less) settled on a system and been happy with it for quite a while now. Not really a metal fan, as close as I get is a bit of early Sabbath and the occasional Billy Corgan tune (if that counts  ) I can, however, understand the feeling you get from those massive JBLs where dense and complex passages seem to gel into some kind of beautifully organic wall of sound, Seems they love a bit of grunt to get moving.

 

Not to mention the Church which looks like my ideal listening room. I would have set it up so I was facing the fireplace from the start and just made everything else work around that  Thanks for the great thread and hopefully more fun ahead, and few dramas 

 

p.s. Wondering how those Ashlys sound on some of your other music fare? Do they do sound staging, detail etc well on a variety of material or would you say they're more for grunt?

Edited September 20, 20196 yr by lemarquis

Not major news to anyone whos been following a particular for sale thread.

 

Something wicked this way comes.....

 

 

3 minutes ago, Tubularbells said:

Not major news to anyone whos been following a particular for sale thread.

 

Something wicked this way comes.....

 

 

Hmmmm.... is it a ride on lawn mower ??? ?

10 minutes ago, Martykt said:

Hmmmm.... is it a ride on lawn mower ??? ?

Well I do have a Lawnmower Deth album i'll be happy to play for you.

 

 

 

Are you sure those ramps are up to the task?

 

10 minutes ago, Tubularbells said:

Well I do have a Lawnmower Deth album i'll be happy to play for you.

 

 

 

They look like Bender on speed!

On 20/09/2019 at 8:08 PM, lemarquis said:

Had a quiet day in the office so managed to read the whole thread from start to finish. A great read it was too! 

 

It's good to see you have (more or less) settled on a system and been happy with it for quite a while now. Not really a metal fan, as close as I get is a bit of early Sabbath and the occasional Billy Corgan tune (if that counts  ) I can, however, understand the feeling you get from those massive JBLs where dense and complex passages seem to gel into some kind of beautifully organic wall of sound, Seems they love a bit of grunt to get moving.

 

Not to mention the Church which looks like my ideal listening room. I would have set it up so I was facing the fireplace from the start and just made everything else work around that  Thanks for the great thread and hopefully more fun ahead, and few dramas 

 

p.s. Wondering how those Ashlys sound on some of your other music fare? Do they do sound staging, detail etc well on a variety of material or would you say they're more for grunt?

Thank you @lemarquis glad you found it somewhat entertaining  and yes its been quite the journey warts and all but to answer your question around the Ashlys yeah I think there a great amp. Not pretty by any stretch remembering that they were designed to be studio workhorses and not something to be admired in some audiophiles hifi rack. Lift the lid and you can see all the fundamentals are right, beefy power supply well laid out circuit boards and 16 high power mosfet output devices  but most importantly  they do sound good, in fact you most likely have an album or two that were mixed/mastered on these as they were very popular in many US recording studios throughout the 80's/90's, No real interest in them these days however as studios have gone classD and audiophiles shun them due to the lack of street cred against all the big names in hifi land.

 

Not saying there the greatest ever built but damn you get a lot of quality watts and heavy iron for your buck these days on the second hand market.

Thanks @Tubularbells for the insights on the Ashleys. Something for me to keep in mind if I see some pop up.

 

Seems there is some heavy freight arriving down the driveway so will stay tuned 

I hope Doug doesnt mind me posting this here ...

 

Today was a happy day for him and a sad day for me...  my beloved Duntech Soverigns have found a new owner  ? 

 

Doug and "Red" made the long journey up to me in East Gippsland to take possession of the Duntechs.  They are 2 of the nicest blokes you will meet!!  Thoughorly enjoyed their short stay.

 

I am sure Doug will update with some more pics in time but i just thought id post a couple of the "Loading/Packing" of the mightly Soverigns...    All i will say to those kind volinteers who will be helping Doug unload the Soverigns is ........" I hope you have all been muscle building in the last couple of days!!!" 

Never seen so many likes for a photo of a bunch of middle aged men and a van!

1 minute ago, Ooogh said:

Never seen so many likes for a photo of a bunch of middle aged men and a van!

Glad i am not in the above pics... 

I think i have seen those guys try to sell me speakers out of a white van.

This is how they operate!

Those speakers look mint!

 

Powerful speakers and a equally as powerful beard. Impressed to say the least.

Edited October 4, 20196 yr by kelossus

HA ! quite amazing they fitted in the van and just by looks of it. what an amazing effort guys ! looking forward to seeing in the flesh tomorrow and the challenge it brings in the moving  

21 minutes ago, Ooogh said:

Never seen so many likes for a photo of a bunch of middle aged men and a van!

It's because it is a cameo of  "Beauty and the Beast"./ s

The speakers are the beauty.............................?

 

Speakers? What speakers? All I could see is some hybrid overalls/ hiviz/ half open with a collar. ? ?

SNA  is such a great community with so many good people keen to help. ?

Enjoy mate, would really love to pop in for a listen one day. Will be in town next weekend but won’t have any time, I bet Danzig would sound pretty good on the beasts.

Edited October 4, 20196 yr by Pops110

50 minutes ago, Pops110 said:

Speakers? What speakers? All I could see is some hybrid overalls/ hiviz/ half open with a collar. ? ?

SNA  is such a great community with so many good people keen to help. ?

Enjoy mate, would really love to pop in for a listen one day. Will be in town next weekend but won’t have any time, I bet Danzig would sound pretty good on the beasts.

Wife said looks like a coffin to her !

Maybe she was insinuating something! ?

Might need a bigger church for those monsters!

9 minutes ago, Hazzzy said:

Might need a bigger church for those monsters!

Will not might.

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A beautiful sight to behold. Everyone should own a pair of Duntechs at least once in their lives. Very pleased to see these beauties go to a place of appropriate worship. Cheers, M