Arrakis 2

[LL21]

Lloyd

I am an enthusiast but this is pushing it to new level .. that is a Youtube video far from the reference in video or Audio, compressed mp3 or worse .. Whatever you make of it, is .. or should be suspect ....
Reminds me of those TV commercial when they are touting the stunning clarity of Sony TV over the competition and you have to watch through the comptition TV itself!!! .. That is not a valid point of reference if you ask me ....

Frantz,

Yes...i did hint at that in my original post, and you are totally right. compressed file, earphones, etc, etc, etc.

Nevertheless, the reason i am impressed is because there is DETAIL in the treble that i do not hear on my system. And i have compared detail retrieval on my system to some pretty SOTA systems in NY, Hong Kong, London and a few other cities.

The fact that on a laptop playing back thru earphones, i hear more detail on the ways the organ keys are playing was an 'ear opening experience'.

 

[NorthStar]

---Cool youtube video.

* In a very near future (like right now), we will have full hi res Audio and full hi def Video (352kHz/64-bit & 4K & 3D) on several (some) Music videos from the Internet. :b
{Is that sound like DIGITAL? :b}


*** Anyone here with an Analog PC or Mac?

 

[AudioExplorations]

The audio in that youtube video is not a recording of that person's rockport system. Is that what you were comparing? I'm a little confused...

 

[LL21]

The audio in that youtube video is not a recording of that person's rockport system. Is that what you were comparing? I'm a little confused...

Thanks, AExploration...i thought it was. In any event, playing the Amazon version of the same tune vs the one played on that video...the video still sounded different. I looked up the music...i have the version from 1998...is that the version they were playing on the video?

 

[LL21]

Thanks, AExploration...i thought it was. In any event, playing the Amazon version of the same tune vs the one played on that video...the video still sounded different. I looked up the music...i have the version from 1998...is that the version they were playing on the video?

Bingo...the video was playing this version...different than the one i have at home. i thought that his system was digging out way more detail on those organ keys than i'd ever heard before. KOYAANISQATSI (Complete Original Soundtrack Version) vs the 1998 Remastered version (which is the one i have at home).

 

[NorthStar]

---Cool viewpoint (perspective).

 

[Roysen]

---Cool viewpoint (perspective).

A new version of the Arrakis is now available with all Rockport made drivers. Amazing new webpages are also online.

www.rockporttechnologies.com

Thanks,
Roysen

 

[NorthStar]

A new version of the Arrakis is now available with all Rockport made drivers. Amazing new webpages are also online.

www.rockporttechnologies.com

Thanks,
Roysen

-----Thanx Roysen, it's a nice website with great pictures.

Cheers,
Bob

 

[lasercd]

It's a nice site but Andy has to give up on using flash.

 

[LL21]

great stuff. would love to hear. thanks, roysen!

 

[NMMark1962]

. Plus, there is a very well known synergy between Gryphon and Rockport which Andy Payor himself endorses as evident on the Rockport site.

Does Andy Payor still tout Gryphon these days?? As of now, there is no US Distribution of Gryphon (more's the pity) so I wonder what Andy Payor might think of the new Boulder 3050 monoblocks?? Or, the Vitus Masterpiece monoblocks?? I am now going to add Rockport to my list of uber speakers to audition for a new killer system...along with the Alexandria XLF's, Focal's Grande Utopia EM and, the MBL eXtreme 101 Radialstrahler's....I just need to find a place here in the states to go listen to the Arrakis with hopefully some gear I am remotely familiar with...

Cheers,

 

[lasercd]

Andy is still using Gryphon. Boulder mates extremely well with Rockport speakers.

If you want to hear the Arrakis 2 you may have to take a road trip up to Maine.

 

[MylesBAstor]

Does Andy Payor still tout Gryphon these days?? As of now, there is no US Distribution of Gryphon (more's the pity) so I wonder what Andy Payor might think of the new Boulder 3050 monoblocks?? Or, the Vitus Masterpiece monoblocks?? I am now going to add Rockport to my list of uber speakers to audition for a new killer system...along with the Alexandria XLF's, Focal's Grande Utopia EM and, the MBL eXtreme 101 Radialstrahler's....I just need to find a place here in the states to go listen to the Arrakis with hopefully some gear I am remotely familiar with...

Cheers,

No US but...

Distributor
European Sound of Canada
Suite 2209, 89 Skymark Drive
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Tel: 416-800-9288
esofcanada@yahoo.com

 

[jfrech]

Does Andy Payor still tout Gryphon these days?? As of now, there is no US Distribution of Gryphon (more's the pity) so I wonder what Andy Payor might think of the new Boulder 3050 monoblocks?? Or, the Vitus Masterpiece monoblocks?? I am now going to add Rockport to my list of uber speakers to audition for a new killer system...along with the Alexandria XLF's, Focal's Grande Utopia EM and, the MBL eXtreme 101 Radialstrahler's....I just need to find a place here in the states to go listen to the Arrakis with hopefully some gear I am remotely familiar with...

Cheers,

You have a fantastic list of speakers to audition !

 

[andromedaaudio]

One more vote for boulder , compared to krell monoblocs with 100 watt more , the boulderstereo somehow sounded more in control and more powerfull even though krell had a bigger powersupply .
On a difficult load like the arrakis , CAT legend and a 3060 would be my dreamteam , i think more then enough power a pair of 3050 s would be overkill i reckon , not on the MBL s though .
Never heard the gryphon

 

[NMMark1962]

No US but...

Distributor
European Sound of Canada
Suite 2209, 89 Skymark Drive
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Tel: 416-800-9288
esofcanada@yahoo.com

Okay...but what happens if a US citizen buys Gryphon in Canada can it be brought across the border into the US?? What about warranty issues arise???

Cheers,

 

[andromedaaudio]

I am not a retail expert , i am sure there are quite a few here .
They probably will do US import as well if there is none , i would send a mail to denmark if i were you

 

[NMMark1962]

I am not a retail expert , i am sure there are quite a few here .
They probably will do US import as well if there is none , i would send a mail to denmark if i were you

I have already received an e-mail reply from Mr. Rasmussen himself apologizing for the fact that US audiophiles cannot currently get the product..

Cheers

 

[LL21]

NMMark1962,

Strange...I know at least 2 US guys who have owned/own Gryphon...Jeff Fritz and Ozy, both members here...not to mention Andy Payor/Rockport Audio of course. Rasmussen is the Founder so he would know if they're going to sell into the US...perhaps someone can weigh in (Ozy?) on how they bought Gryphon in the US?

As for Rockport, people have consistently told me (and written...Jeff Fritz, Robert Harley, etc) that they are incredibly consistent sounding...the next level up simply being more (ie, more dynamics, more extension, more transparency, etc)...but again an incredibly consistent 'voice'. Thus, it would seem that as long as you've got the room...go for it with Arrakis if you are smitten with Rockports. Also, speak with Andy Payor...incredibly approachable and forthright in my limited experience.

 

[GaryProtein]

GRYPHON boss Flemming E.Rasmussen is listening, and Flemming, said: "This is the best sound I never heard before"

What is the component next to the listening chair at his left hand with all the dials?