And gryphongryph, thank you kindly for the nice comment!

moofoo August 01, 2020 11:24

You can read about the monoblocks on the Audio Mirror website. For me the bass is good. I run the signal from the amps to the powered subwoofers. The speakers are rated down to 38hz. The subwoofers kick in if the lows drop below that. Having 2 subs improves the soundstage. The subs are 8” and downfiring, not ported, so I placed them close (not tounching) to the Fontaines as if the Fontaines had a down firing woofer on the bottom of their cabinets. Results in a well integrated, full range  sound.

moofoo August 01, 2020 11:21

Beautiful setup, do the Audio Mirror do good bass ?

gryphongryph July 31, 2020 17:44

Thank you! Your system is very nice as well. Bet that McCormack amp sounds sweet!

moofoo May 02, 2020 23:55

Very nice set up.looks like you have a couple of albums too lol

thirsty93 April 29, 2020 21:20

Looks like a very clean set up!  Bet it sounds wonderful too!!

unclejbl04 April 11, 2020 07:22

Thank you for the kind comments. We moved in this house little over 20 years ago and we were lucky to have this big walk-out, natural-light room. Concrete slab floor and concrete walls - perfect for audio. Also has a half-bath behind the TV wall. I am retired and needless to say, enjoy it alot. Lots of music, movies and guitar. Gotta have it - especially the music part! Thank you again!

moofoo March 01, 2020 00:41

Your set-up is awesome Bro.  You used your available space incredibly well.  I have never seen that floorplan used so well and look so good.  You nailed it!   You have great taste and thank you for sharing!

b_limo February 27, 2020 15:45

Never had pure SS. First amp was a hybrid integrated: tube preamp with SS amp; then separates: tube preamp (also 6SN7-based) with Van Alstine hybrid amp (tube + mosfets); then finally Audio Mirrors. My progression of preferred sound kept me on a path to applying more and more tubes. I don't have much experience hearing different amps, but from what I have heard, I suspect I'd have to spend a LOT of $ to equal or better the Audio Mirrors with an SS, if that is even possible. I suspect the secret to my awesomely preferred sound comes from a high-quality source + 6SN7-based preamp + powerful SET amps + high-quality speaker.

rockadanny January 28, 2020 21:15

Thank you jond! I also have a used Ultraverve that I got here on Agon. I like both preamps as each has its own signature. I had Kara Chaffee build the Mercury III with upgraded output caps. She is great to work with. After I heard the Ultraverve I immediately sold my 12AU7-based preamp with 5R4GYS rectifiers. The 6Sn7 Ultraverve has the sound I was looking for...full, rich, not etched but detailed, relaxed. I like to think my system has a modern, but old-school sound.

moofoo January 28, 2020 19:01

Thank you rockadanny! I saw your system (somewhere? - maybe another forum) when I was in conversations with Vlad and researching. I figured if the amps worked for you they would have no prob driving the Fontaines. I had the Fontaines first, then added the mono blocks. I think mine are the second version of that speaker being just the Signature model and not the Signature SE, which I believe is the one they discontinued as it is on their site under Legacy products. Yes those are very inexpensive subwoofers beside the speakers, but they work fine for my setup and room. They are 8-inch, no port, with adjustable crossovers. Some off the wall brand from Amazon. For years I went through tube amps and tube integrated but found the sound I like with these amps. I have not had a solid state amp in so long I am kinda' wanting one! I would keep the monos but use the solid state to have a different flavor as I have 2 preamps and the little ML electrostatics in the 5.1 video system. After I got the Fontaines, EgglestonWorks, made me a pair of grilles at a very reasonable cost. Have you ever run an SS amp with your speakers?

moofoo January 28, 2020 18:50

Sweet setup there. I also have Fontaines (original version) with Audio Mirror 45W SET amps. Must say, the sound IS awesome, eh? Wonder how different, if at all, your model of Eggys sound compared to mine? I augment the bottom end with a pair of ACI Titan subs. Are those subs adjacent to your Eggys?

rockadanny January 27, 2020 19:32

Really cool looking system! I've always wanted to hear a DeHavilland preamp and never have I'm sure it and the rest of your system sound awesome.

jond January 27, 2020 04:46

The Audio Mirror monoblocks have no problem driving the Fontaine Signatures, they are:

moofoo January 26, 2020 20:58

Wow what a system. I'm wondering how well your Manley amps drive the Fontaine speakers. I've alway liked both brands but have never had the pleasure of enjoying a listen.

mjcmt January 26, 2020 02:42

Thank you! EgglestonWorks Fontaine Signatures (listed on their website under Legacy Products) Bought them from a fellow Agon'er. Really like them. They reached another level when I added this amp and pre-amp. I also have Kara Chaffee's Ultraverve pre.

moofoo January 25, 2020 16:27

Sweet aesthetic, a discerning eye and ear🤙🏻  What speakers though? I don’t se wit in your component description. 

arcangles January 25, 2020 16:09