Arrival, Uncrating & Set-up of Vintage Tubes Wilson Audios' Alexia Speakers

[SCAudiophile]

Originally Posted by vintage_tube

Well, first off, a very historic day this Sunday and more on that tomorrow but today is Alexia's day. Thought I'd start by replaying from Tuesday, the day of delivery from Wilson Audio, Provo, Utah. Then slowly, go thru the whole facet of setting them up until music is playing.

So, without further delay -- lets start & have some fun. This will take some time; be patient.

Best

Bob

Bob,

CONGRATULATIONS on your new speakers!!!

[vintage_tube]

Originally Posted by Ritmo

Looking great Bob! Really like the finish you selected.

I would wait to peel off the paint protection film until you have the top units on top of the woofer units. Want to minimize risking scratches while assembling the speakers.

Thanks -- too late on the frisk removal on the Arrays. I found it easier to do that process while on the carpet. I found myself tilting the Array slightly on it's side to get all the material from the corners and bottom front.

Having the Array on the main module to do the removal may seem to be easier, but not if it would have needed tilting to get the frisk off from everywhere.

Dunno -- don't do this regularly.

Best sir,

Bob

[richardallred]

Awesome Day Bob

[vintage_tube]

Just for curiosities sake -- weighed one Array -- 47.8 pounds (once it displayed 48.8). Anyways, right at 50 pounds (probably in the manual somewhere, haven't gotten that far yet).

Best

Bob

[vintage_tube]

Pretty hectic -- need to leave in 25 minutes for Chicago/Doobie Brothers concert and not ready. This is short.

Thanks for Bill P. from calling and checking up and giving some pointers over the phone. Thanks Bill -- stay busy sir with your WASP training.

Neighbor came over at 12:30PM and had music at 3:00PM exactly. Crates are in attic, speakers placed in a good initial location -- more tweaking of course, but glad I have music.

How is it -- OMG -- the dynamics are in spades, my neighbor about wet his pants (he's never heard audio at this level). He heard my Raidhos and said after the first 15 seconds - damn Bob these speakers are indescribable -- so accurate and life like.

More later - have to go folks. My dealer left for overseas this afternoon and will be visiting sometime after his 3 week vacation.

Best to all & Dave Wilson & crew and to Bill P. Thank -you, I never thought in my wildest dreams I'd have a system at this level when I started out in 1966. Wow. I am thrilled to death. Wilson Audio has some damn fine speakers. Period.

Best all,

Bob

[PASSFREAK]

Congratulations Bob, looks really amazing!
I dream with the day when my beloved Sasha 2 shows up here, maybe the next year

[SL1800]

Congrats Bob, they look great and I'm sure they sound even better!!

[jdandy]

Bob.......Looking good. Wilson Alexia, McIntosh tubes, and dCS. Sweet rig.

[80B]

Bob, that rig is basically the ultimate cure for LuFlu! You might want to buy an uncomfortable listening seat, otherwise you won't want to get up!

Congratulations!

[SCAudiophile]

Bob...looks amazing, congratulations!!!!

How was the Chicago & Doobie Brothers concert???