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In Reply to: RE: Very nice casita... posted by AbeCollins on September 06, 2020 at 08:02:20
Furnishings in a few weeks, should be playing music in a few weeks as well.
Eventually need subs for the horns as the folded mid-bass horn only goes to 80 Hz.
And maybe another pair of SET amps so I can bi-amp the horns.
The casita was designed as an artist studio (in Santa Fe everyone thinks they are an artist) so it has lots of glass on three sides. Thankfully heavy wooden Venetian blinds over all of the windows so the glass shouldn't present a problem for room acoustics.
Ceiling fans gotta go, and will likely add a mini-split for heat/cool. South facing wall is the long one on the right side of the speakers it does get some sun/heat in the summer.
Not quite rectangular 350 sq. ft. room so should be fine.
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Add some Oriental Rugs and Big Leather Furniture.. Soft lighting is good for the vibe as well. Throw in a Big Screen TV for Movies and Such.. Fridge and a Wine Cooler and you'll never want to visit the Big House.
Look into some Class 'D' Amps like Hypex with a built in Active Crossover for Bi-amping.. I got a pair of these about 8 years ago for $400 apiece. Nice Snappy Bass and a lot of control with the active Crossover. Where Do the Bass Bins Pass to the Horns?
Wow, that's a spacious and inviting listening room! I see a pool table back there too.When I'm listening to music in my unfinished basement with concrete floor and exposed joists above, I'll close my eyes and imagine that I'm in your man cave. ;-)
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Well Thanks! ..... And yes I have a Pool Table there also... When we built the house about 20 years ago, I wanted a very Large Open room for Music, Pool etc... Only have 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath Down there... I wanted the 'Men's Club Room' Feel... I do have a Pantry/ Wine Cellar down there as well. Upstairs is the Wife's domain.
Cigars?
I hope not!
I have plenty of Single Malt Scotch and Cognac though. Islay Scotch for the 'Smoky' Finish.
Laphroaig? Lagavulin?
Toured both during a trip to Scotland years ago. They are located pretty close in the island.
Bowmore
Not quite as "peaty" as the others. Their distillery is located directly in Port Ellen a couple of blocks from our hotel. I prefer Laphroaig. :)
if the wife come in with a glass of wine, she's welcome as long as she doesn't get rowdy.
Smoke?
Might happen, but it won't be cigars! ;-)
I would love a snifter of Isle Of Jura ... later
gotta watch that day drinking thing
with regards,
Haven't tried Jura. I'll have to pick up a bottle.
12 year & up would be my recommendation ... but this is superb!
Can we hunker down at your place when all hell breaks lose?
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Anytime you happen to be in the Minneapolis area, you are welcome...
And no TV for me. I'll be hiding in the man-cave to get AWAY from the TV.
Small refer, stove and all is in the corner. Sink will be mostly for record cleaning.
The casita is mostly for tubes, horns, and vinyl so I'm sticking with 2A3 or 300B SET amps for the horns.
They are currently crossed at 500Hz first order. That may be a problem for the bass bins as 1000Hz is only 6dB down and 2000Hz is an audible 12dB. The tractrix horns are no problem as they start dropping steeply at 500Hz. I'm planning to bi-amp and do an active, steep x-over at 500Hz just to see what happens.
Subs are a requirement as well as 80Hz is IT!
There are some great Music Videos out there in different genres of Music. I especially enjoy Diana Krall, Live in Paris with Full Orchestra. You'll want to Marry her after watching this.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it1NaXrIN9I
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We watch on TV with TOSLINK to the DAC in the main system. Cost a few $$$ per year and the archive goes back forever and all of the concerts have been recorded and filmed for years.
Never got into the YouTube thing for music for some reason.
I don't use YouTube for music either.... That was just an example. I have the DVD, which is a pretty good recording.
what is that creature on the floor Ivan? is it dead?
why lose the fans?
inquiring minds want to know!
regards,
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