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Clarisys Speakers
I’ve heard good things about these speakers.
Has anyone heard these yet? If so please describe the components in the system and the sound characteristics you heard? What you felt the pros and cons were? Thanks in advance.
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The other system was all Constellation Inspiration components with Shunyata Omega cabling and Everest power distribution. Pros: both systems sounded amazing with superb performance for every audio attribute that audiophiles care about, and audio reviewers write about. They were consistently regarded as two of the best rooms at AXPONA. Cons: being tall and fairly wide panel speakers, they’re physically large speakers.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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My dealer attended the Florida audio expo 2024 and thought the "Auditoriums" sounded superb -- had 6 VAC IQ300 amps providing the power. Monsters though:
Specifications • Height: 6.4 ft • Depth: 4.3 in • Width: 2.9 ft • Weight: 507 lbs a piece (without packaging) 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. 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. Last edited by vintage_tube; 03-12-2024 at 05:27 AM. |
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During a recent phone chat with Ken Stevens from Convergent Audio, Ken mentioned the Clarysus speakers being very good...that was the first I've heard of them, but a complement of anything audio related coming from him is usually good nuff for me. Now I'm definitely interested in hearing them.
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Many thanks everyone. This is encouraging. A friend of mine sells them now. So, it has me thinking that my new room needs new speakers. (Still working on the room though).
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Jazz Junkie Magico M3s; Vitus Masterpiece Components; TechDAS Air Force One; 2 x SME 3012-R; Airtight Opus 1 and MSL Platinum Signature; Taiko Audio Extreme + Switch; Albedo Metamorphosis Signature cables. |
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Here's some photos I took at AXPONA last year. The Hegel room: The Constellation room: Minuet specs Height: 4.10 Ft Depth: 0.3 in Width: 2.7 ft Weight: 219 lbs a piece without flight case packaging System: 2-way design, passive internal crossover using custom-made inductors, multi-cap capacitors, custom-made resistors, and pure copper foil cabling Nominal Impedance: 4.25 ohm Efficiency: 88dB with the neodymium option the neodymium option Frequency Range: 28Hz (-3db) 20kHz
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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I listen in a "quasi-nearfield" setup in my small home, with the 'Beths 6.5ft apart and the listening position at 6.5 ft in front of the speakers (measured iwth a laser "tape measure"). Here's an iPhone 13 quickie snappie from showing the GIK Acoustics Alpha 4As and Impressions panels that are just along the front wall. There are 7 panels on the front wall, alone (the wall in front of the listener, behind the speakers, is the front wall). I also have GIK Impressions panels at the 1st reflection points along the L/R side walls, and an acoustical panel behind me. Also getting a new GIK panel to replace that panel from their new Slaftfusor series. Should arrive this coming week. Something else I found that was really important in improving the room acoustics was putting Norm Varney's (of A/V Roomservice) EVPs under my REL sub. Before I installed them, the sub was "coupling" the floor with low-frequency energy, which then coupled to the dry-wall construction walls to resonate at...70 Hz. Putting Norm's EVPs under the sub made the room itself considerably quieter because the sub was no longer "coupling" energy-wise the side walls, resonating at 70 Hz, and putting noise into the room from the side walls themselves. This is exactly what is going in many rooms and homes. Eek! This graphic from Norm sums it up very accurately, in my direct, observed experience...
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by Puma Cat; 03-10-2024 at 03:29 PM. |
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I’m still having problems locating builders to do our dedicated addition. Home building here is rapid, so construction guys don’t desire to do a smaller job if they lose a larger one, or worse yet, a larger one becomes available and they leave the job half done (this happened to a friend on a kitchen remodel). So, if I can get the room built I’ll be using some of your ideas above. Thanks again.
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The larger models look like Apogees.
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That's what I disliked about my SF Stradivaris' I had. The need for a big room is paramount. 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. 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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