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Old 01-01-2018, 05:20 PM
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Alexia Series 2 Loudspeakers from Wilson Audio Specialties
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Old 01-01-2018, 05:32 PM
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Tim Aucremann's System


All components in BOLD are loaned; all components in standard face are owned by me.

LOUDSPEAKERS

Wilson Audio Specialties Alexia Series 2.

ELECTRONICS

Lamm M1.2, Reference monoblocks, Quicksilver 8417 Mono Amplifiers, Audio Research Reference 10, Audio Research Reference Phono 10, Conrad-Johnson PV-8.

SOURCES

Grand Prix Audio Monaco 2.0, Kuzma 4Point, Tri-Planar Mk VII U2-SE, Allnic Puritas, Benz Micro LP S, Lyra Etna, Transfiguration Phoenix, Dynavector 103-D.

CABLES

Audioquest Midnight, FMS Zero, Shunyata Research Sigma interconnects, speaker cables,

POWER

Shunyata Research Sigma NR power cords, Triton III, Typhons (3)

ACCESSORIES

Silent Running Audio Scuttle3 rack, Ohio Class XL Plus2 platforms (under Lamm M1.2 amps), Mondo Design amp stands under Triton/Typhon stack, Stillpoints, Stillpoints Aperture acoustic panels (11), Michael Green Corner Tunes, Kuzma RD with DIY Ultrasonic RCM, Audio Desk Systeme RCM, Loricraft PRC-3 RCM, Fozgometer, Acoustical-Systems UNI-Protractor, Wally Malewicz Analog Shop.





Best Sirs,

Bob
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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters.
Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit).
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts. (on Order)
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.

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Old 01-01-2018, 05:59 PM
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Tim Aucremann's System


All components in BOLD are loaned; all components in standard face are owned by me.

LOUDSPEAKERS

Wilson Audio Specialties Alexia Series 2.

ELECTRONICS

Lamm M1.2, Reference monoblocks, Quicksilver 8417 Mono Amplifiers, Audio Research Reference 10, Audio Research Reference Phono 10, Conrad-Johnson PV-8.

SOURCES

Grand Prix Audio Monaco 2.0, Kuzma 4Point, Tri-Planar Mk VII U2-SE, Allnic Puritas, Benz Micro LP S, Lyra Etna, Transfiguration Phoenix, Dynavector 103-D.

CABLES

Audioquest Midnight, FMS Zero, Shunyata Research Sigma interconnects, speaker cables,

POWER

Shunyata Research Sigma NR power cords, Triton III, Typhons (3)

ACCESSORIES

Silent Running Audio Scuttle3 rack, Ohio Class XL Plus2 platforms (under Lamm M1.2 amps), Mondo Design amp stands under Triton/Typhon stack, Stillpoints, Stillpoints Aperture acoustic panels (11), Michael Green Corner Tunes, Kuzma RD with DIY Ultrasonic RCM, Audio Desk Systeme RCM, Loricraft PRC-3 RCM, Fozgometer, Acoustical-Systems UNI-Protractor, Wally Malewicz Analog Shop.





Best Sirs,

Bob
Those are alexia v1's in the picture. What's up with that?
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Old 01-01-2018, 06:20 PM
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Those are alexia v1's in the picture. What's up with that?
Picture of the reviewer's system before the Alexia 2.
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Old 01-01-2018, 06:20 PM
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Those are alexia v1's in the picture. What's up with that?
Beats me -- you think I know? Maybe he had V1 loaners before the V2's showed up?

I was curious what electronics he was using and found those pics of his system embedded in the article. Thought I'd pass it on is all.

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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters.
Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit).
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts. (on Order)
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.

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Old 01-01-2018, 06:28 PM
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I think Tim owns the Alexia V1s, and had the V2s for this review, which is wonderfully eloquently written, as we're used to from him.
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I think Tim owns the Alexia V1s, and had the V2s for this review, which is wonderfully eloquently written, as we're used to from him.
I believe you are correct Bart -- in an April 2015 review of Lamm 2.1's he stated his associated speakers were:

Loudspeakers: Wilson Audio Specialties Sasha W/P and Alexia

So, now owns -- the V2's. Just an older picture.

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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters.
Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit).
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts. (on Order)
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.

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Old 01-02-2018, 03:30 AM
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Thanks, Bart. I owned the original Alexia and now own the Alexia Series 2. You can find my current system listed under my AA profile. At Positive Feedback you may be able to click on an author's name at the top of an article to see their information.
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The cat [emoji250] likes to be close the heat of the amplifiers.
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