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

[joey_v]

Haha yeah your camera is playing visual tricks on me too

[Dr Tone]

Originally Posted by vintage_tube

Worked on the McIntosh towel over the TV -- cleaner look. Now, the left speaker looks more left -- dunno -- the camera is playing games.

Best sirs,

Bob

If you are using a phone to take the pictures, the lens isn't in the center of the phone. That little bit will mess with things.

[Lockheed Martin]

Originally Posted by vintage_tube

Sure is -- Akai GX-400D -- bought new in 1974 along with the cabled remote. A few years back sent the heads off to JRF Magnetic Sciences for inspection/relapping/testing-- they maintain the R-R's for Library of Congress. Fresh bill of health.

Serial number 190 of 200 -- but actually 40 of 50 two channel in two tone (black lower w/blue VU meters/silver upper). Akai made more 4 channel two tones as that was the days of 4 channel systems.

Works like day 1 & not a scratch, ding or dent on it. All 8 corners pristine.

Best sir,

Bob

GX -400D is one of the best reel to reel from Akai, I had two of them, blue and silver meters.

Alexa with McIntosh are sweet setup, Congratulations [emoji1]

[vintage_tube]

Originally Posted by Lockheed Martin

GX -400D is one of the best reel to reel from Akai, I had two of them, blue and silver meters.

Alexa with McIntosh are sweet setup, Congratulations [emoji1]

You regret not having one this day? I probably would -- had 4 before the 400D. Two TEAC's and 2 Sony's. The Sony's, had the twins -- a TC580 and it's brother the TC-730 which had an amp & built in speakers.

I was told, the better Akai was the 1000 PRO.

Thanks -- been a long road traveled to get to this point. Relishing every minute it's turned on.

Best sir,

Bob

[vintage_tube]

I can't believe how easy it is to push these Alexias with my MC2301's. When I had my VAC Signature MK II w/phono & Raidho C3.1's, I was at 2 & 3 o'clock to get any volume umph.

Since replacing the VAC & Raidhos', and with the McIntosh C1100 and Alexias', I'm at 39 or 41 on the volume readout and I can practically go outside & mow the yard and hear the music.

Ever since the McIntosh C1100 made it in the room, my thinking is leaning more and more toward having a defective VAC in some way or another. I just wasn't happy with it once the newness wore off. The phono side was the same way and even worse IIRC, like 3 or 4 o'clock. Or the synergy wasn't anywhere to be found.

I know one thing, I'll never own another VAC in my life.

I know Mr BP doesn't like tubes or more specifically, hasn't heard a particular manufacturer of amps that sound good with the Alexias and all I can say is -- MR BP -- give it another try and load 'em with a full compliment of Gold Lions -- hit the power switch, then reach over & hit play, walk back to your seat, sit down and be in audio heaven. You'll be educated in a flash partner.

A "RL" hot cut of Led Zeppelin II at 55 -- you better buckle your a.. in.

Best

Bob

[2fastdriving]

Originally Posted by vintage_tube

I can't believe how easy it is to push these Alexias with my MC2301's. When I had my VAC Signature MK II w/phono & Raidhoi C3.1's, I was at 2 & 3 o'clock to get any volume umph.

Since replacing the VAC & Raidhos, and with the McIntosh C1100 and Alexias', I'm at 39 or 41 on the volume readout and I can practically go outside & mow the yard and hear the music.

Ever since the McIntosh C1100 made it in the room, my thinking is leaning more and more toward having a defective VAC in some way or another. I just wasn't happy with it once the newness wore off. The phono side was the same way and even worse IIRC, like 3 or 4 o'clock.

I know one thing, I'll never own another VAC in my life.

I know Mr BP doesn't like tubes or more specifically, hasn't heard a particular manufacturer of amps that sound good with the Alexias and all I can say is -- MR BP -- give it another try and load 'em with a full compliment of Gold Lions -- hit the power switch, then reach over & hit play, walk back to your seat, sit down and be in audio heaven. You'll be educated in a flash partner.[emoji106]

Best

Bob

VTL, Doshi and audio research are commonly used with Wilson at audio shows. They all sound great!

[Ritmo]

Originally Posted by 2fastdriving

VTL, Doshi and audio research are commonly used with Wilson at audio shows. They all sound great!

And, D'Agostino...

[2fastdriving]

Originally Posted by Ritmo

And, D'Agostino...[emoji106]

Yes but he was talking about tubes.

[Ritmo]

Oops, missed that...

On tubes, my personal preference with Wilsons are ARC and Doshi - in that order.

[metaphacts]

Originally Posted by vintage_tube

..

I know Mr BP doesn't like tubes or more specifically, hasn't heard a particular manufacturer of amps that sound good with the Alexias and all I can say is -- MR BP -- give it another try and load 'em with a full compliment of Gold Lions -- hit the power switch, then reach over & hit play, walk back to your seat, sit down and be in audio heaven. You'll be educated in a flash partner...



Best

Bob

Wait, what are you talking about Bob?