Upgrade order for Alexia V2 is in....threw in an order for three D'ag M400s and a S250

[enatai252]

I have been working with my local dealer on whether I wanted to move up from my current Alexia V1 pair to the Alexx. The current system sounds so dialed in to me I had a real hard time pulling the trigger on the bigger more complicated Alexx (and I never fell in love with the Alexx look). I will say the Alexx is an incredible speaker and I don't doubt it can outperform the Alexia...just was not for me. Well when the new Alexia V2 was announced ( upgraded tweeter, more adjustability, more internal volume and easier to drive) I decided that the way to go was with the new V2 rather than Alexx so order went in (unfortunately there are a lot of orders in so not being delivered till late in July)

At the same time I have continually been listening to and really enjoying the D'ag Momentums. My current system has 3 MXR 20's and a VXR 20. They are awesome amps and as I mentioned above my system - as currently set up - has never sounded so dialed in...but a recent tweek to put the amps on HRS M3 platforms and HRX amp stands along with vortex supports proved to me I can get more out of it. So along with the new speakers...I am getting 3 M400s and a S250 (sticking with black version) along with moving to TA Ref gen 5 cabling. I am keeping the Ayre amps as they are too good to sell....will be considering where to insert in other current systems (swapping out my VX5 twenty in my study for the VXR twenty is a given) or to set up one more smaller system

I am going to keep KXR twenty as the preamp with sources being dCS Vivaldi stack, Linn LP12/Ref2SE, Naim CD555 and the Datasat R20i processor

Alidas and Mezzo CST are the rear and center speakers

Will be awhile before all put together but look forward to pushing the performance just a little bit farther

[jdandy]

enatai252.......First, let me compliment you on your present sound system. I am certain the KXRtwenty/MXRtwenty combination with the Alexia V1 speakers sound absolutely amazing.

Now, the changes you are make are monumental and will no doubt present an entirely different performance level. Making so many prime equipment changes and cables all at one time will make it impossible to determine the individual contributions of each upgrade, although I am positive the sum of the changes will be fabulous. I will be looking forward to lots of photos and your review on the system once assembled. Congratulations. Serious upgrade.

[2fastdriving]

Wow, very ambitious! D'agostino and Wilson are a proven, incredible combination. Pretty much my dream amp.

I have no idea what the new Alexia will be like, but I do know that Wilson doesn't do superficial updates to their gear. I'm sure it will be a winner.

Congrats! Let the wait begin!

[jpgr4blu]

enatai252:
The combo you will shortly have (Dag, Transparent) is fabulous with Alexia 1s. I will be looking carefully at the first reviews for Alexia 2 to see if it's my time to jump in the water. Knowing Wilson, I should probably buy my scuba gear now.

[enatai252]

Originally Posted by jdandy

enatai252.......First, let me compliment you on your present sound system. I am certain the KXRtwenty/MXRtwenty combination with the Alexia V1 speakers sound absolutely amazing.

Now, the changes you are make are monumental and will no doubt present an entirely different performance level. Making so many prime equipment changes and cables all at one time will make it impossible to determine the individual contributions of each upgrade, although I am positive the sum of the changes will be fabulous. I will be looking forward to lots of photos and your review on the system once assembled. Congratulations. Serious upgrade.

Thanks Dan

I will post updates as I make the transition. Given the timing of how the new items will come in, first the cabling, amps next and lastly the speakers - I do hope to move slowly through the journey and get some idea of incremental changes before hopefully realizing a synergistic multiplier to all changes as we complete the project. Look forward to it.

[joey_v]

Impressive upgrade on an already impressive system!

The dealer really scored on this one, Alexia V2 and Dags with TA cabling.

[2fastdriving]

Yeah we have the same local dealer... I thought they were always happy to see me, but they must literally worship at enatai252's feet

[SCAudiophile]

enatai252: Congratulations on an amazing upgrade order!!!

[Garytn]

A bold and impressive move. We'll be anxious to hear your report on the system when it's all set up. In the meantime, Anticipation........

[ervstt]

enatai252: Have you received your Alexia V2's and how are they sounding?