Rockport Technologies Factory Tour
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Thanks Jeff,
it's very interesting.
It seems AVIORs are speakers to beat in their price ...
Just 1 or 2 questions maybe :
Rockport are often reviewed with big Gryphon or big Vitus Signature / Masterpiece series ...
Could you give us your opinion on how the sound could be with other electronics ?
Particularly with new models like Avior / Alya / or Chara (Chara which are not mentionned in your factory tour)
I, and maybe other persons i think, would be intesrested to know what would be the sound differences with Rockport matched with electronics like VTL MB 450 III / Ypsilon Aelius / Aesthetix Atlas stereo Signature or monos / Vitus RS100, etc ?...
have you tried tubed electronics with Rockport ... with bass as good as with Solid State amplifiers ?
All the best
David
it's very interesting.
It seems AVIORs are speakers to beat in their price ...
Just 1 or 2 questions maybe :
Rockport are often reviewed with big Gryphon or big Vitus Signature / Masterpiece series ...
Could you give us your opinion on how the sound could be with other electronics ?
Particularly with new models like Avior / Alya / or Chara (Chara which are not mentionned in your factory tour)
I, and maybe other persons i think, would be intesrested to know what would be the sound differences with Rockport matched with electronics like VTL MB 450 III / Ypsilon Aelius / Aesthetix Atlas stereo Signature or monos / Vitus RS100, etc ?...
have you tried tubed electronics with Rockport ... with bass as good as with Solid State amplifiers ?
All the best
David
Jeff:
That report was great! As an Aquila owner I have a soft spot for Andy and RT. Bummed to find out the Aquila is no more. In my last conversation with Andy he suggested that the Avior came extremely close to the Aquila. Considering the difference in price and that he didn't plan on an Aquila 2, I knew the writing was on the wall. I'm not sure I've ever seen the Altair in black. It makes me want to own a pair even more now. His new facility looks amazing.
Ken Golden
That report was great! As an Aquila owner I have a soft spot for Andy and RT. Bummed to find out the Aquila is no more. In my last conversation with Andy he suggested that the Avior came extremely close to the Aquila. Considering the difference in price and that he didn't plan on an Aquila 2, I knew the writing was on the wall. I'm not sure I've ever seen the Altair in black. It makes me want to own a pair even more now. His new facility looks amazing.
Ken Golden
Great stuff, Jeff.
Regarding David's question I can tell you that the best sound I ever have heard at any shows was the Rockport Altair with full series 7- Soulution electronics. I think the Rockports sound even better with something more neutral, faster and dynamic than the Gryphon. The Gryphon elecronics are great by all means but I think the sound of Soulution, Spectral, Goldmund etc suites the Rockports better. Jeff used Behold amplifier with the Arrakis if I am not mistaken. That would also be a match similar to what I describe that I prefer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHcp5iBCyKA
Thanks,
Roysen
Regarding David's question I can tell you that the best sound I ever have heard at any shows was the Rockport Altair with full series 7- Soulution electronics. I think the Rockports sound even better with something more neutral, faster and dynamic than the Gryphon. The Gryphon elecronics are great by all means but I think the sound of Soulution, Spectral, Goldmund etc suites the Rockports better. Jeff used Behold amplifier with the Arrakis if I am not mistaken. That would also be a match similar to what I describe that I prefer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHcp5iBCyKA
Thanks,
Roysen
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Hi Roysen,
it sounds very good just by this link and my PC !!!
have you listen with Vitus ? Would it be enough neutral / fast / dynamic ?
Soulution are much more expensive than what I can ... I'm looking for what could be the good choice in less expensive electronics
David
I can never say it enough, visiting Andy at his shop was one of the highlights of my audiophile life. He is so kind and smart. A true original. If you ever have the opportunity to pay him a visit in his shop, do not miss it. Seeing the process he goes through to build a speaker is extremely impressive. Puts most other companies to shame.
The recording of this system is insanely good if it was actually of the system itself. The track is Philip Glass, Koyaanisqatsi. Wow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPKG57NHJic&feature=related
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Great if you can take the music. Have had the album for ages and have to be in the right mood to listen to it!
The clarity and definition are remarkable...i am impressed...and it is ridiculous given that it is a recording of a room...
Hi David.
I was present in that room during that demonstration and the sound was to my ears unbeleivable. I don't know Vitus, but Soulution is introducing a more affordable 5-series of electronics below the reference 7-series. It could be a great alternative.
Thanks,
Roysen
I've heard both; Vitus sound is warm and dense, Soulution sound is neutral and on the cold side.
A Soulution amp with for example a FMA preamp is a very good combination.
Great article. The Rockport room is impressive. I could see that the lateral walls are almost completely covered with RPG BAD panels. Does any member have experience with these panels? One of the good things of them is that they are only 4" thick.
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