First place to upgrade

[NorthStar]

I think after all the respected suggestions I should try the speakers and I have thought to go ascendo top of the line the MS SE EW with the external crossover i dont know if external crossover helps improve sound but the speaker what I understand has got both time and distance alignment has anybody head them.

----- Hey, welcome back OP!

[Phelonious Ponk]

----- Hey, welcome back OP!

Is this a passive crossover outside of the speaker box? What is the theory behind this design?

Tim

[Thf99]

Haha!! Yes, spy on them, but talk to them. First thing I assess with dealers is their level of customer service. If you visit the room in shorts and flip-flops, I want them to give you the same service as if you walked in wearing a Canali suit and a Rolex.

Thanks for the help, Thf99.

I'll try to be James Bond then.

[Mike Lavigne]

Let me tell you of my set up at present it consists of playback mps3 which i think is quite good as a front, then the Dart integrated with ascendo system F speakers with audience AU24e cabling all around.

i'd say you have a pretty highly resolving system there and would be reluctant to recommend a change, as none are obvious. i don't see anything that needs fixing. yes, there are higher performing things you could upgrade to, but it would simply be incremental, and maybe not cost effective for the additional degree of performance gain. i've spent time with your integrated amp and your digital source and they are very good. i've also owned your cables, good.

maybe tell us what you think you might be lacking, or what you have heard that sounds better. are you wanting an analog source?

also; are you happy with your room, your power grid, your racks and acillary gear?

what goals do you have for your system?

[NorthStar]

---What is "playback mps3"? Thank you.

[MylesBAstor]

---What is "playback mps3"? Thank you.

Playback Designs. See earlier posts or you can go to:

http://www.playbackdesigns.com/products/mps-3/

[NorthStar]

Playback Designs. See earlier posts or you can go to:

http://www.playbackdesigns.com/products/mps-3/

Thanx Myles; I guess I missed it.

[jasbirnandra]

mike lavigne
Though the system is quite resolving i feel as if there is a veil in front of the sound and the lows could be more in quantity, with more resolution in the highs,and a little more depth and authority to the sound,as for the room I have a 17.5ftLx11ftWx8ftH and for power i have everything running through a balanced transformer,racks I have none but placed the amp and the source on a 19mm ply on the floor.I am thinking the Ascendo MS SE EW which is quite expensive.
Could you also kindly tell me if the setup is put on switch on mode without playing any cd is it normal for the speaker to hiss a little bit.

[garylkoh]

Could you also kindly tell me if the setup is put on switch on mode without playing any cd is it normal for the speaker to hiss a little bit.

I think that you've just found the reason for the veil and lack of resolution in the highs.......

[Robh3606]

Could you also kindly tell me if the setup is put on switch on mode without playing any cd is it normal for the speaker to hiss a little bit.

Could you explain a bit about the hiss?? Are you talking clearly audible hiss from your listening position or up close to the speakers? Is the hiss level independent of the volume control setting?

Your speakers are not that sensitive so I would not expect you to hear anything except up close with your ear in front of the tweeter.

Rob