Doug's Audio DenFrom hearing the Aeris at shows I would suggest it to have a more plump and perhaps slightly more open midrange than the Nimbus White, primarily due to use of an 8" Midrange driver. Imo, simpl... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenI have been waiting to share my extended impressions of the Vapor Nimbus White; now all can read them at Dagogo.com posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenRockadanny, Thank you; the systems and the room are a testament to what can be done with long term, i.e. 20 years, planning and execution. The product I used to treat my CDs is Essence of M... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenAl, There is a fair bit of difference between the newer Aeris and the Whisper in the Legacy line, so imo it would not be proper to simply lump them together in comparison to the Nimbus White. The A... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenLawrence, thanks for asking your questions, as they are good ones. Readers of my answer should keep in mind that I wrote a review of the Nimbus White for Dagogo.com. Not having the two spea... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenSystem edited: I have added the Mac Mini as "Transport" to the system listing. I find it incredible that there is no option for a computer-based source in the system listing given the popularity of... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenZephyr, that's a good question, and the nomenclature does not distinguish between finishes or aesthetics, besides the color of the Midrange drivers.Primarily the designation "Black&quo... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenNeedfreestuff, thanks for the comments; I am very blessed and try not to take it for granted! Yes, those are Pass Labs X600.5 monos and they are excellent at presenting an easy, effortless ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenRyan, I have been working through four permutations of speakers with an integrated under review, so no tubes currently. However, I'm on the last pair of speakers (Including the Nimbus White). This ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
System as of 2014Jaxwired, I admire the tidy nature of your room; kudos on a clean system!I'm sure the room pic distorts the perception of the distance but I'm curious how far you sit from the speakers. In ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenA short drive for the ardent audiophile is anything less than two days. :) I recall driving a few times up to five hours one way for audio appointments either with dealers, manufacturers or private... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenRyan, thank you for the kind words! Without giving too much away prior to publication of the review of the Nimbus White, you are correct that my continued use of it is validation of the efforts of ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenAwww, man, Elescher, you're killin' me! I'm putting in inordinate amounts of time, etc. to set this up, and now you're saying it gets "blown away" by a box! This is exactly what I was afr... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenPeter, that's good advice; thanks! I would suspect that different software packages will react uniquely with different file formats. I am ripping the discs to AIFF, and it seems there is some diffe... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenSystem edited: Some significant changes recently, another set of speakers added. The Vapor Audio Nimbus White review was just finalized. They are a statement product and a real shocker performance-... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
All-TubesGive me a shout, my friend. :) posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenZephyr, it's been a wild six months (as usual). I tried posting updated pics but have had issues; I'll try again sometime. I am working through component changes now. The Pathos Amps are go... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
1957-1962 All Out AssaultWonderful vibe; a lot of fun! :) posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenJc4659, In brief, yes, I have built a lot of good sounding rigs with Clarity Cables. My apologies for tardy reply; Have you gotten to try them yet? posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
2012-2013 - Tony's 2 channel systemTony, I have no doubt that the sound jumped in quality dramatically by utilizing cables over jumpers. Many manufacturers use shortcuts at shows due to logistics and constraints of shows; some don't... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
2012-2013 - Tony's 2 channel systemI bet your system sounds good. I like the Rosso speakers. Kudos! posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenSomewhere along the line I'll get pics updated. There are some changes/additions lately, some to this system, some elsewhere. One fun change was the switch in my family room rig to a new se... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Hi-Fi beginningsRob, You should have seen my rig about 35 years ago - a Radio Shack receiver with two naked drivers pulled from two different console stereos! A LOT can change in a few decades of diligence and... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Serenity Now... (latest revision)Pdreher, I understand, it's not for everyone... (boo,hoo... sniff, sniff...) ;) Quick, hit her with the second pair of speakers idea while she is still reeling from the shock of the Landsca... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Serenity Now... (latest revision)Pdeher, Nice Man Cave! Kudos! Now, let's talk... You have a unique opportunity before you, which lies in your Ulysses speakers! You may have seen my unusual configuration of them in my syst... posted over 13 years ago | View comment |