New Avantgarde Duo Mezzo G3

[Mike Lavigne]

Dear Mike, do you recall which preamp they are using for this phasemation 211 with Mezzo? Thanks!

Hello, I hope Mike doesn't mind if I answer.

The preamp was the Phasemation CM-2200. This is a passive preamp. It has both balanced and SE inputs. Despite it being a passive preamp it also has a switch in the back that allows for an additional 6dB of gain if needed. We did not use this at AXPONA.

thanks Todd, here is my picture of the electronics stack from my picture thread.

https://www.whatsbestforum.com/data/attachments/119/119021-af40161adc971e3cfa210e3178e8f460.jpg

 

[sbnx]

Hello, We used the MA-1500's in the UnoSD room at AXPONA. It will fully drive the UnoSD. I also used the MA-1500 on my pair of DuoGT's and it worked without any issues. As the bass is fully driven by the built i amplifier there is very little stress on the partnering amplifier.

If I might ask, how big is your room?

 

[sbnx]

I should note that I did not listen to both the MA1500 and the MA2000 driving the Uno SD so I can't really comment on the sonic performance differences. The MA-1500 did have a sweetness that I liked at AXPONA. Both are going to drive the speaker. I just can't tell you which you might like better.

 

[OZ996]

Hello, We used the MA-1500's in the UnoSD room at AXPONA. It will fully drive the UnoSD. I also used the MA-1500 on my pair of DuoGT's and it worked without any issues. As the bass is fully driven by the built i amplifier there is very little stress on the partnering amplifier.

If I might ask, how big is your room?

Thanks. Good to know MA-1500 can drive well. My room is approximately 11.5 feet wide, 13.8 feet long, 9.5 feet high.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

...I heard these Mezzo Duo G3s (think I have that right) in Singapore last week, and wow were they terrific. This was a used pair for sale. Sadly, the Trios were not being run, and as a visitor, I couldn't really ask how about it?! But man did I want to hear them!

 

[nirodha]

 

[sbnx]

Here is a link ot RG's latest review of the Avantgarde Mezzo.

The Avantgarde Mezzo G3 - Gy8

"Walls come tumblin' down..."

gy8.eu

And here is a link to his "pre review" where he discusses unboxing and some setup details.

Inter-Mezzo… - Gy8

Is this the sweet spot in Avantgarde's G3 range?

gy8.eu

 

[Kozak170]

Here is a link ot RG's latest review of the Avantgarde Mezzo.

The Avantgarde Mezzo G3 - Gy8

"Walls come tumblin' down..."

gy8.eu

"The Mezzo offers way more musical performance than the likes of the Wilson Alexia V or Stenheim A5 SE, yet is way cheaper than the Wilson Alexx V or the Stenheim Ultime 2. And that’s before you factor in the matching amplification! In a world where price so rarely equates to performance, the Mezzo delivers value to match its inimitable style. Just like Jerico, these trumpets could bring plenty of solidly established pillars of the audio community crashing uncerimoniously to earth."

When you find yourself on the path of horn, you will see that your top favorite boxes like Wilson or Stenheim become less engaging to you.

 

[Kozak170]

The improvements from g2 to g3 seem to be a lot, which can be the most important factor of physical alignment of tweeter to the midrange in the new generation.