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Sabrina X
Hello AA members,
This past Dec. my wife chose the system for our living area. We had been using Sonos products for our background music, which was OK for what it was used for. She chose a McIntosh MA352 and a pair of Sf Olympica Nova 1 stand mounts. It was certainly a step above what we had been using. It was producing very fine musical reproduction but we knew the bass would be lacking. My dealer allows 100% trade up policy within a year. I reached out to him about adding a JL Audio f110V2 and he encouraged me to stop by for a Sabrina X audition. I was pleasantly pleased with the result. Floor space size it is comparable to the Nova 1 and to not add a subwoofer to take up more floor space is a plus. The WA Sabrina X added the lower notes I was looking for plus the non-resonating cabinet does add sonic improvements. Side by side comparison with a Sf O Nova V did expose the shortcomings of a wood cabinet. Even though the Nova V did reach a bit lower but it was not necessarily better sounding. I have a tough decision and some convincing to do since even with trade up the outlay will still substantial to u$. I would appreciate any Sabrina X owners to chime in with their experiences. I feel the Sabrina X would be the end game for our living room area. My primary room is upstairs. My first Wilson Audio sampling.
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“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans” Last edited by miner; 04-18-2023 at 10:06 PM. |
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Did you have an opportunity to listen to the Sonus Faber Nova 3? I believe they are around the same price.
I am curious about the x vs. the 3.
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Solid State System: PS Audio Dectet - Innous Zen MK3 - Schiit Audio Yggdrasil - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C48 & MC452 - Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition - JL Audio F110v1 (2) - Stillpoints Tube System: PS Audio Dectet - McIntosh MR88 - Innous ZenMini - Chord Qutest - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C22V & MC275 - Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor - Stillpoints & IsoAcoustics Gaia III |
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The Sf Nova V is a bit cheaper than the Sabrina X. The Nova III was not available to listen to in comparison. They did have an Amati in the showroom but that is above my budget. Your Guaneri Tradition is equal in price to the Sabrina X. The X version is so much better that the original Sabrina.
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Wilson makes incredible speakers. I do love the Guarneri with Tubes for music. But I am thinking about speakers for the tv/movie room.
Thinking of McIntosh xrt1.1k, Homage or reference, Wilson DAW OR ALEXIA V But the Wilson Sabrina X would fit very nicely in that space and have considerable savings.
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Solid State System: PS Audio Dectet - Innous Zen MK3 - Schiit Audio Yggdrasil - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C48 & MC452 - Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition - JL Audio F110v1 (2) - Stillpoints Tube System: PS Audio Dectet - McIntosh MR88 - Innous ZenMini - Chord Qutest - WireWorld Eclipse 8 Cables - McIntosh C22V & MC275 - Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor - Stillpoints & IsoAcoustics Gaia III |
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Wilsons are infectious--for those who try and enjoy, it's difficult to desire anything else after that
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Clearaudio Ovation with Tracer Dynavector KARAT 17DX Naim Uniti Core Schiit Yggdrasil McIntosh C22/MC275 Wilson TuneTots B&W DB3D Nordost QKore/QBase/Frey 2 Transparent Super IsoAcoustics GAIA II Stax SR-009S with SRM-700T |
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Sabrina Xs have finally landed. More to come.
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Including pictures? ;>) Congratulations!
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Sources: Vinyl: Clearaudio Innovation Wood turntable with 9" Universal tonearm, Da Vinci V2 cartridge, Stillpoints SS & Stillpoints clamp, McIntosh MVP 901, Apple Mac mini via Benchmark DAC 1, Aurender N100C via Schiit Yggdrasil Control: McIntosh C1100, Mcintosh MX151 Power: Mcintosh MC2301s (front), McIntosh MC501 (center), Mcintosh MC402 (rear) Speakers: Sonus Faber Amati Futura (front and back), SF Vox center Power/connections: PS Audio Power Port receptacles, RGPC 400 pro (2) WireWorld interconnects and speaker cable |
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Congratulations on a wise purchase
Best Charles
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__________________________________________ Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest Amps: McIntosh: MC3500MKII (2); MC1.25KW (2); MC2.1KW An (1) Preamp: C-12000 An Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; ASUS laptop Speakers: Wilson Chronosonic XVX Sub-woofer: Wilson Thor’s Hammer; Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover Cables main system: AQ: WEL Signature speaker cables; 24’ balanced IC; balanced 1-meter Dragon IC ; WEL Signature digital coaxial cable; digital coaxial cable; Diamond optical (2); Diamond USB; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords); Thunder HC power cord Cables subwoofer system: AQ: Redwood speaker cable; Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC from preamp to ActivXO; Hurricane HC (3); Hurricane Source (1); Dragon HC (1) power cords Power conditioners: AQ Niagara 7000 (1); Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines. Isolation: Wilson Pedestals; Bassocontinuo McIntosh Ultra Feet; X-material plinth Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD) Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes |
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Congratulations Kevin!
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Huge Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see setup!!
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Main System: Sf Amati Tradition, B&W DB1 sub, McIntosh C2300, MC501s, MA12000, MCD500, HiFi Rose RS150B, Oppo 105, Niagara 5000, AQ Tornado/Thunder/Blizzard PCs, Robin Hood BiWire (zero+bass), Gibraltar SCs, Water ICs, Cinnamon RJ/E, Solidsteel HF-3 racks. 2nd System: Sf Cremona Auditor M, McIntosh C50, MC275(VI), MA6600, Node 2i, Oppo 95, AQ NRG-4 PCs, Robin Hood Zero SC, Cobra/Nordost Heimdall ICs. |
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