A vegemite eh... Lyrics from a song by Men at Work's came to mind...
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six-foot-four and full of muscle
I said, "Do you speak-a my language?"
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich"
The End Of A 35 Year Journey ---Zellaton -The Reference Ultra Final Frontier
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Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six-foot-four and full of muscle
I said, "Do you speak-a my language?"
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich"
Haaa! That's the one matey.A vegemite eh... Lyrics from a song by Men at Work's came to mind...
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six-foot-four and full of muscle
I said, "Do you speak-a my language?"
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich"
Woof! RJ
Was just reading through this blog trying to decide if I want to upgrade my plural evos to reference ultras and bam, a photo of my office appeared. Yes, it’s a bit odd for the pool table placement but there are listening chairs located behind the photo. And yes, music is audible, beautifully throughout the space. My home system is more traditional. I will try to attach a file.Another client install including Plural Evo’s and the incredible Soulution 757 phono, running variable volume direct to amp. Next installment flying in with my tech to install multiple tonearms on an AS Invictus along with cartridges including DS Audio to benefit from the Soulution’s unique optical input. Full Schnerzinger loom. Stay tuned
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Oh! Aries Cerat gear! The best money can buy. Matched with Magico's, must be mighty fine.
I would also think that Zellaton's would be an outstanding match with Aries Cerat.
The very first time I ever heard Aries Cerat, prior to the demo, I was thinking what possibly could be better than what I've already heard in the past with other top flight gear. And then there's Aries Cerat! My golly, what a wonderful thing! Awe-inspiring experience.
I've come across only a handful of systems and gear that have provided me one of those, "stop the train " moments... Aries Cerat was one of those. Way way out of my reach in my humble finances. For those who can afford such gear, whether or not the purchase is justified is negligible at this ultra-high-end point. Performance is the priority, price is secondary.
Really tops matey, outstanding I must say.
That deserves a mighty WOOF!!!
RJ
*Do enjoy those finest tunes*
I come from the land downunderA vegemite eh... Lyrics from a song by Men at Work's came to mind...
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six-foot-four and full of muscle
I said, "Do you speak-a my language?"
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich"
Where the beer does flow & the men plunder
Can't you hear - can't you hear - the thunder
You'd better run - better take cover...
well finally some news to report. I am now beginning to feel the dawn of this new era. I got word yesterday that barring any hold up in clearing US customs the long wait will be over as the Reference Ultra will hopefully be delivered this Tuesday to chez Williams. Gideon is checking his schedule to take down the amazing Plural Evo speakers which I have had on loan for the past few months and to install the new Reference Ultra.
I have already had requests from 5 members here who want to come meet Gideon and to hear the new speakers. Once I get confirming notifications from the shipper I will reach out to these 5 members.Gideon is suggesting a day of continuous burn in before hosting these 5 members
I have already had requests from 5 members here who want to come meet Gideon and to hear the new speakers. Once I get confirming notifications from the shipper I will reach out to these 5 members.Gideon is suggesting a day of continuous burn in before hosting these 5 members
Ah! That sounds like a great plan Stevo. I'm sure Giddy (Aussie version...) also means well and wants to make sure that those Ultras sound tops!
Either way, burn-in or not, IF those five precious members don't appreciate the fine tooons... then perhaps you & Giddy can also burn those five members along with the intended burn-in process. Uh oh... that sounded bit harsh. Like in those countries that are ruled by strict lunatic regimes!
I wouldn't be bothered for others validation, regardless of proper burn-in or not. If I had purchased these, I'll know exactly what they're capable of. Just enjoy the burn-in process naturally as the speakers progress and gels with your room. Later on those the five dwarfs can visit snow white on another day for validation purposes.
I'm sure they'll sound tops.
Woof to that! RJ
Either way, burn-in or not, IF those five precious members don't appreciate the fine tooons... then perhaps you & Giddy can also burn those five members along with the intended burn-in process. Uh oh... that sounded bit harsh. Like in those countries that are ruled by strict lunatic regimes!
I wouldn't be bothered for others validation, regardless of proper burn-in or not. If I had purchased these, I'll know exactly what they're capable of. Just enjoy the burn-in process naturally as the speakers progress and gels with your room. Later on those the five dwarfs can visit snow white on another day for validation purposes.
I'm sure they'll sound tops.
Woof to that! RJ
I promised updates as soon as I had information as so many members have expressed a desire to hear the Reference Ultra and many are just as interested in hearing the Plural EVO. So here is what interested parties need to know
My Reference Ultra are presently at LAX and should clear customs tomorrow. If that is the case they should be delivered to my house by wed or thursdaty at the latest. For those who want to hear the Plural EVO your windows oof opportunity is from tomorrow through the end of Thursday evening. Gideon arrives Friday and we will be taking down the Plural EVO and getting them back in the crates . My muscle men arrive Saturday morning at 0800 to Gert the crate Plural EVO back into my garage until the get picked up for return. Saturday will involve set up and voicing the Reference Ultra and our plan was to run the speakers all day Saturday . For those who want to hear the Reference Ultra and to meet Gideon your window of opportunity is Sunday only as he leave early Monday If you want to come on Sunday Gideon has asked me to arrange for a dedicated listening session for each person and therefore he asked that appointments be given. This way he can devote total attention to each listener and to address all of their questions. So for this e who want to come on Sy=unday please message me ASAP and I will arrange a time for your own personal listening session and one on one with Gideon.
For those wanting to hear the Plural EVO before it is returned your window is tomorrow through Thursday. I already have one member from San Diego who will be here tomorrow morning. IM available all days and I can make it work for all those interested.
For those who find Sunday inconvenient, I am most happy to have everyone over for their own listen . All I ask is that you message me via PM here at WBF and I will make my home available to all. On Monday I will be returning Gideon to the airport so any time from Tuesday on works for me. Bear in mind these are new speakers and will only have 12 hours or slightly more before people come for a listen on Sunday. So if you miss Sunday, coming at a later date will allow listening to the speaker with far more hours of burn in
So once again if interested PM me for either or both speakers and Sunday is rthe day to meet and greet Gideon in a one on one session as each person will have a specific time. It was Gideon's request that we do it this way so that each person has their own time in the chair and can have Gideon answer all of your questions.
I look forward to hearing from those interested as well as meeting a bunch of members with whom I have been conversing over the past 2 months
............and so the dawn of a new era is about to start ............
My Reference Ultra are presently at LAX and should clear customs tomorrow. If that is the case they should be delivered to my house by wed or thursdaty at the latest. For those who want to hear the Plural EVO your windows oof opportunity is from tomorrow through the end of Thursday evening. Gideon arrives Friday and we will be taking down the Plural EVO and getting them back in the crates . My muscle men arrive Saturday morning at 0800 to Gert the crate Plural EVO back into my garage until the get picked up for return. Saturday will involve set up and voicing the Reference Ultra and our plan was to run the speakers all day Saturday . For those who want to hear the Reference Ultra and to meet Gideon your window of opportunity is Sunday only as he leave early Monday If you want to come on Sunday Gideon has asked me to arrange for a dedicated listening session for each person and therefore he asked that appointments be given. This way he can devote total attention to each listener and to address all of their questions. So for this e who want to come on Sy=unday please message me ASAP and I will arrange a time for your own personal listening session and one on one with Gideon.
For those wanting to hear the Plural EVO before it is returned your window is tomorrow through Thursday. I already have one member from San Diego who will be here tomorrow morning. IM available all days and I can make it work for all those interested.
For those who find Sunday inconvenient, I am most happy to have everyone over for their own listen . All I ask is that you message me via PM here at WBF and I will make my home available to all. On Monday I will be returning Gideon to the airport so any time from Tuesday on works for me. Bear in mind these are new speakers and will only have 12 hours or slightly more before people come for a listen on Sunday. So if you miss Sunday, coming at a later date will allow listening to the speaker with far more hours of burn in
So once again if interested PM me for either or both speakers and Sunday is rthe day to meet and greet Gideon in a one on one session as each person will have a specific time. It was Gideon's request that we do it this way so that each person has their own time in the chair and can have Gideon answer all of your questions.
I look forward to hearing from those interested as well as meeting a bunch of members with whom I have been conversing over the past 2 months
............and so the dawn of a new era is about to start ............
Oh man! That's an awful lot of bottles of wine and cheese... plus the dips & crackers.
You go Stevo maaate!
Woofty woof'n! Tail is really wiggling super fast now
You go Stevo maaate!
Woofty woof'n! Tail is really wiggling super fast now
At the moment rather not. The way things are going, especially in aviation, not really sure if the flight would even make it...???
I sincerely think your mate Giddy has really put in the effort here to go the extra mile and make those speakers sound tops, not only for you but also for those wanting to attend the installation/set-up. To me this is really genuine effort... which quite a number of chaps these days aren't really interested in going this far. They're more interested in seeing your bank balance and whether or not payment can be made successfully. That's the priority then comes the goods.
Not to worry about it too much, I'm sure the tooons will be fine!
Cheers Stevo, and a mighty WOOF!
RJ
A brief note regarding Gideon:
A few years back I was at RMAF having a great time exploring systems with a friend and we wandered into a dimly lit room that had, compared to other rooms, a "modest" setup. The gent welcomed us in a friendly, engaging yet relaxed manner. He played a few tracks (vinyl only) and the sound was lovely and captivating. The only song I remember was "Sonatina Improvvisata D’Inizio Estate" by Fausto Mesolella. One of those truly magical moments where in retrospect I wish we had stayed longer and hung out with Gideon. I'm glad to see his presence here on WBF and to know that Steve is reaping major sonic benefits from connecting with him!
A few years back I was at RMAF having a great time exploring systems with a friend and we wandered into a dimly lit room that had, compared to other rooms, a "modest" setup. The gent welcomed us in a friendly, engaging yet relaxed manner. He played a few tracks (vinyl only) and the sound was lovely and captivating. The only song I remember was "Sonatina Improvvisata D’Inizio Estate" by Fausto Mesolella. One of those truly magical moments where in retrospect I wish we had stayed longer and hung out with Gideon. I'm glad to see his presence here on WBF and to know that Steve is reaping major sonic benefits from connecting with him!
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