Acoustat X

[gian60]

In these days i connected my Acoustat X ,they have otl amp integrated,with pre Audio Hungary Qualiton C200 and cd Kalista dream Play One
After 2 years i not listened
I can tell i am really shocked and dont want to exagerate but COULD be in Munich this year not listened a better sound
Really shocked
Some limitation,deep bass,even if is very good,are directive,but sound for some things is near perfection,for me
Paid like new some years ago 3500€

 

[gian60]

Jazz with vibraphone,tenor sax,guitar,piano seems very real with the right dimension,really shocked and also chamber music very natural

 

[Kcin]

I used to have a pair and foolishly sold them for the Model 3's many many years ago - the X model is truly excellent especially if they have been updated with modern parts for reliability.

Congratulations!

Since, I have moved to 2 pairs of Beveridges with the similar OTL direct drive concept which in many ways is hard to beat with a pair of Gibralter subs.

Its hard to believe how much we have "progressed " in 40+ years....

 

[gian60]

Congratulation also you for beveridge
I listened many times from a friend who had really fantastic

 

[gian60]

I see a very good sp3
My friend has a beveridge preamp but had some problems
And repaired 2/3 times

 

[Steve Williams]

I was a an acoustic fanatic many years ago. I owned Model 2....then model 2+2 and then Model 6. I loved them. Congrats Gian

 

[Kcin]

I see a very good sp3
My friend has a beveridge preamp but had some problems
And repaired 2/3 times

The other part of the hobby for me is the classic vintage-everything I was too young for!

—-Back to your wonderful model X’s

 

[engadin]

I had owned and loved Acoustat III.
Acoustat X is a legend, enjoy!

 

[WillBthr]

I bought new and used the Acoustat X ELS speaker/amplifiers for quite a few years, after a pair of Quads and a quad of Quads, Magneplaner Tympani Ia & 3a, Dahlquist DQ10s. I recall (perhaps incorrectly) Acoustat offered and I converted the original three panel per speaker configuration, to a four panel configuration upgrade kit. I found them to be very good speakers, but after a few years I found the amplifiers were not always reliable. Later, I purchased a pair of Acoustat Model 4 (four panels per side in a flat configuration w/transformer) and I use them in a tv/streaming auxiliary system. I'd speculate this model has a more linear frequency response than the original speaker/direct couple amplifier model. A few years ago, I had the Model 4 transformers refurbished by:
Roy A. Esposito – Acoustat Specialist (Nationwide Service)
Expertise: Former Acoustat employee; specializes in restoring and upgrading Acoustat MK and Spectra interfaces, including transformer rebuilds

• Contact: acoustat.service.usa@gmail.com
• Reputation: Widely regarded as the top expert for Acoustat ESL systems; highly recommended by Audiokarma and DIYAudio communities
• Note: He’s often booked 6–8 months in advance, but his work is considered worth the wait

...and they are to this day performing flawlessly.

 

[Steve Williams]

I loved my model 6's ( 6 panels per side). That takes me down memory lane . Fabulous sound