Merry Christmas everyone,
Thank you for your replies to my question. I asked because a few weeks ago a new friend dropped by and commented that he felt my SBLs didn’t have much bass compared to his Kudos Super 20As. I always thought that SBLs had bass when bass was present, they just didn’t add what wasn’t there in the first place. However, the more I considered it the more unsure I became. So, when he offered to bring his Super 20s over I happily agreed.
With my speakers carefully moved to the side, we played around a little to get his speakers set up in their correct place. I have to say that I was very impressed. There certainly was more bass and far more detail in the top end. We played numerous cds and I became convinced that the Super 20s were clearly superior to my SBLs. My friend said he was going away for Christmas so I should hang on to them for a few days until he got back.
I had a wonderful time listening to music until I tried some vinyl. Suddenly I became aware of increased pops and clicks, also a record that I’d never noticed was warped before was making bumping noises. Discs that had extended bass became boomy and the top end could easily become a little too bright. Now don’t get me wrong I think that the Kudos is probably superb in the right system. But not in mine!
Once my SBLs were back in position I played some cds and was knocked out how wonderful they sounded, so much better than usual. Then I twigged, I had completely forgotten to factor in the Avondale effect. That lovely man Les sent me a new, nuch improved, version of the power supply for my ACD3 and it went into the system just as the Super20s arrived. So, in effect, a lot of the improvement to the sound was coming not from the speakers but from the cd player.
I will never again question my beautiful SBLs.
Les you’re a genius, get well soon.
Thanks again,
Tony. B
LP12/Rubikon/Aro/Shelter 9000/TigerPaw Tranquility and Skale/Paradise four box phono stage/Avondale modified 72 with RSL boards/Avondale Voyagers/Avondale bi-wireable xovers for SBLs.