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  1. cakeaudio

    Vitus SM-103 Monos Demo

    Congratulations Audire! We just installed a full Vitus Masterpiece system for a customer. (Masterpiece stereo amp, Pre-amp, Phono pre, DAC and Transport) Out of the crate it sounded amazing - but like most high powered audio gear - it takes burn-in time for them to reach their pinnacle of...
  2. cakeaudio

    Alsyvox planars...prepare to sell your Magico's, YG's, Wilson's, Cessaro's. Maggie's, and all others!!

    Looking forward to having you over for a listen Ron! You might want to wait a few weeks until we get our new analog rig set up - I think you will enjoy that as well. We are available to anyone that would like to listen to the Alsyvox Botticelli's. Ours have the optional external crossovers...
  3. cakeaudio

    AlsyVox Botticelli with external crossovers

    Very nice setup Marcus. What are your room dimensions?
  4. cakeaudio

    Balanced Audio Technology Rex II Amplifier

    Ron, The REX is heavily biased class AB, but those standard terms do not apply to it, as its tubes never go into cut-off, due to the unusual output bridge configuration. It is not the traditional push-pull design. It is output bridge. Ken
  5. cakeaudio

    Balanced Audio Technology Rex II Amplifier

    Hi Ron, I have a pair of BAT Rex II mono's and have the new Vitus SS-103 amplifier coming in a week. You are welcome to listen to them here or at your place - I am not that far away. Ken Boyce - Cake Audio
  6. cakeaudio

    Ron's T.H.E. Show Newport 2016 Report

    Ron, thank you for taking the time to provide such a thorough report of the Newport Show, complete with great photos. I wasn't able to leave my exhibit room, but reading your report was the next best thing! Ken
  7. cakeaudio

    Vitus SIA-025 Integrated at The Newport Show 2016

    Just a heads up, anyone interested in listening to the Vitus SIA-025 Integrated Amp - I will be featuring it at the Newport Show this year. I just received it today and it is gorgeous... The system in Newport Room Saddleback A: Vitus SIA-025 Integrated Amplifier Rockport Atria Speakers...
  8. cakeaudio

    Rockport Avior - thoughts and opinion?

    Should be fine, which amp are you looking at? I have heard the larger Altair's on 52 watt set amplifiers and it sounded great. I also heard the Avior's on a 100 watt integrated which was also very nice. I have a pair of Atria's here in Orange county if you want to try them in your home...
  9. cakeaudio

    My new Rockport Atrias!

    Congratulations! The Atria's are awesome, there is really something special about them beyond what you would expect from Rockport. We are a dealer and have the Altair's, Avior's and Atria's here. I had the Atria's at my home for a while and loved them.. For what it's worth: I would bring...
  10. cakeaudio

    Dynavector XV-1t

    Compliance specs for the 1t are: 10 x 10-6 cm/dyn Ken Cake Audio
  11. cakeaudio

    Dynavector XV-1t

    XV-1t loading Sammy, I recommend you try 400 - 600 ohms. Dynavector recommends >75 ohms, (that is the numeric value, so anything greater than 75 ohms, ie. 80, 100, 200, 300....). This cartridge will sound best somewhere between 250 and 600 ohms. Within that range will be the best sound...
  12. cakeaudio

    Dynavector XV-1t

    One thing about the XV-1t, it doesn't come into its own until 30+ hours. I remember the day it broke in, it wasn't subtle or gradual, it suddenly sounded more open and extended. I think it was right about 30 hours... I spent quite a lot of time adjusting the loading after it broke in and...
  13. cakeaudio

    Steve's THE Show 2014 Pictures

    Thank you Steve for capturing the show (Since we were exhibiting - I couldn't leave my room to check very much out). Of course I saved some money by not being able to go downstairs and buy more albums from Chad :) Ken
  14. cakeaudio

    Viola Crescendo and Concerto

    We will have these connected to the Rockport Atria's at the Newport Show May 30- June 1. We will be at the Hilton 916, please stop by for a listen if you plan on attending the show. We will also have the new Brinkmann 2 arm Balance turntable. Ken Cake Audio.
  15. cakeaudio

    Atria at Newport Show 2014

    We will have the Rockport Atria in our suite at the Hilton 916 this year, along with some other interesting equipment. Please come by for a listen :) Rockport Atria Brinkmann 2 Arm Balance Table Dynavector XV-1t Cartridge Viola Electroincs Nordost Valhalla 2 Cable Esoteric DAC/SACD...
  16. cakeaudio

    Brinkmann at Newport Show 2014

    We will have the new Brinkmann 2 Arm Balance Table at The Show this year and the Brinkmann Bardo on display. We will be at the Hilton 916, please come by and say hello. Ken Boyce Cake Audio Brinkmann Rockport Nordost Viloa Esoteric
  17. cakeaudio

    2014 Newport Show - Cake Audio

    Hey guys, please stop by the Hilton 916 and introduce yourself. I will be there again this year with some interesting equipment: Rockport Atria speakers Brinkmann 2 arm Balance Table (Also on display the Brinkmann Bardo table) Dynavector XV-1t Cartridge mounted to a Brinkmann 12" Arm...
  18. cakeaudio

    Magico S5 vs Wilson Alexia

    Have you listened to any of the Rockport speakers? I would add them to your short list to listen to... (To be honest, I am a Rockport dealer) but they are very good and worth a listen. ;)
  19. cakeaudio

    Newport Show

    No, it is for aesthetic purposes on the Arrakis. It does look very cool though...
  20. cakeaudio

    Rockport Technologies System III Sirius turntable & arm + Lyra Olympos - I need help

    Roysen, I spoke to Andy Payor today about your concern. Let me know if you have specific questions and I can get Andy involved and see if we can get it taken care of. Ken Boyce Cake Audio Authorized Rockport Technologies Dealer California USA
  21. cakeaudio

    Arrakis 2

    Texas or California, your choice. We have the Arrakis here along with several other models for you to listen to. Would love to have you over! Ken Boyce Cake Audio Rockport Authorized Dealer California USA
  22. cakeaudio

    Newport Show

    Sorry for the late reply. The Arrakis and Altair are very similar in design, they both use the same composite cabinet construction materials and the driver / internal crossover technology is based on the same design. The Arrakis is not any more technically advanced than the Altair, the main...
  23. cakeaudio

    Arrakis 2

    We have a pair of Arrakis available for audition in Southern California (we are a Rockport dealer), a little closer than Maine... We also have the Avior, Atria and Mira II. Ken
  24. cakeaudio

    Newport Show

    We will have a pair of the new Rockport Atria at The Show Newport Beach this weekend for those interested in listening to it. We just got our pair last week and they are sounding wonderful. This will be a very popular speaker for Rockport. We will be at the Hilton room 509. Cake Audio
  25. cakeaudio

    Rockport Technologies release the new Atria speakers

    David, the Mira Monitor is no longer available.
  26. cakeaudio

    Rockport Technologies release the new Atria speakers

    The Atria would work nicely in your room based on the dimensions. The Avior would have a better bass response and might be a better choice if your budget permits it. (IMO) Ken
  27. cakeaudio

    Rockport Technologies release the new Atria speakers

    Yes, the Mira 2 has been discontinued. The Atria is a different design with different drivers than the Mira 2. The Atria uses the same drivers as the Avior, just one less 9" bass driver.
  28. cakeaudio

    Rockport Technologies release the new Atria speakers

    We are a Rockport dealer located in California, I listened to the Atria at CES and was very impressed. We have the Avior's and I am very familiar with their sound. The Atria sounds very similar to the Avior, but is better suited for modest sized rooms. There was a great coherency with the...
  29. cakeaudio

    WTS Alexandria 2

    Mod: post deleted. Sale items should be listed in our Trading Post area and subject to the rules there: http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?5131-Terms-And-Conditions
  30. cakeaudio

    RMAF 2012 - who's going?

    I'm going, cant wait! always a great time.

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