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In Reply to: RE: Looks Like Another Copy Of Your Design posted by Mr_Steady on October 31, 2014 at 18:08:56
Jamie,
The Mastersound is actually my 13 year old, 135lb, 40W/ch, PSET, integrated amp, imported from Italy! It really has to be heard to be believed. In fact I'd place it against any 2A3, 300B etc. SET out there! Oh and thanks for the compliments about my speakers. I had those custom made by the now defunct Cardersound. They're frugal-horn Sachikos wrapped in Rosewood veneer. In the 8 years I've owned them I've gone through Fostex FE206E, FE206ES-R, FE208ES-R, Lowther DX4 and the present and best Dayton PS220-8 with Rispoli-treated cones!
Thetubeguy1954 (Tom Scata)
Central Florida Audio Society -- SETriodes Group -- Space Coast Audio Society
Full-range/Wide-range Drivers --- Front & Back-Loaded Horns --- High Sensitivity Speakers
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Hey Tom,Oh, PSE, that's a relief. I'm sure they drive your Sachikos well. The Italians make superb amps. Harvey Rosenberg called them the Japanese of Europe, because they appreciate that which is old.
I'm surprised to hear you say a common Dayton beats the Fostex and Lowther. That's very cool. I couldn't find anything on Rispoli mods other than your posts. Is it like the EnABL mod, and have you ever tried that mod?
I hope I get to hear your set-up one day.
Jamie
Big speakers and little amps blew my mind!
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Hi Jamie,
You're 100% correct the Italians make great audio components, but they should considering all the operas & symphonies they get to hear in Italy.
Mike Rispoli has a 7-step, proprietary cone treatment, that makes most every driver that's not plastic, metal, polypropylene, etc. sound drastically better after it's been applied. Mike won't give up a lot of what happens, but I know some of the steps treats the entire cone, while others are only applied to specific areas of the cone. I had the both the Fostex FE206E & FE206ES-R drivers treated and was very happy with the sonic improvements.
I didn't allow Mike to treat the Lowther DX4 or Fostex FE208ES-R cones because I needed to keep their resale value high ---{ in fact I sold the Fostex FE208ES-R drivers within 48 hrs of posting them }--- and since not many people know about Mike's treatment and how it improves the sound. For many having the treatment applied, devalues the drivers.
I live in Orlando, FL Jamie. If you're ever in the area let me know beforehand that you'll be around, and we'll setup a day and time for you to come over for an extended listening session, ok?
I'm listening to: Clear Approach by Trillion
Thetubeguy1954 (Tom Scata)
Central Florida Audio Society -- SETriodes Group -- Space Coast Audio Society
Full-range/Wide-range Drivers --- Front & Back-Loaded Horns --- High Sensitivity Speakers
Hi Tom,
Hope you are well. Sorry to hear of your recent amp troubles. I know you'll get it fixed. If I was there I would move if for you.
Thank you for the invite. I don't travel as much as I was five years ago, but you can be sure that if I'm in Orlando, I'll look you up.
Jamie
Big speakers and little amps blew my mind!
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