Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
Here is what I believe has been mentioned in this thread:
1500/pr. Kappa 7
2000-2200/pr Kappa 8* and updates (3" mid issues)
3000/pr Kappa 9* and updates (3" mid issues)
1450 RSII***** and * (Johnny_Law's vote)
975 RSIII** a/b maintenance free
5000 RS-I
6995 RS-IB
2600 QLS1***
1500 Quantum 2*
1050 Quantum 3**
850 Quantum 4*
2000/pr Renaissance 80
1599/pr Renaissance 90
11,950 Beta*
5500 Delta**
6950 Gamma**
10,000 Epsilon*
656 RSM
2100 RS2.5*
4200 RS4.5
25,000 IRS
RS with the EMIM are worthy
IRSM(bookshelf)
RSII=QLS1=RS2.5
The * is an additional recommendation.
Are there any glaring omissions to this list?
Now to add the list prices and selling range without discussing the price and I'll have my list of what to look for. But I have been enjoying the DQ-10s (first time hooked up in 15 months) with the electronic crossover and sub (first time) and the tube amps. Nothing earth shaking just sounds good. But without doing my homework, I won't know what to look for or if it is a deal.
Updated with some MSRP data from different sources. Some is not right or early or late prices for the unit during its life as a new model. Updates welcome.
Seems the price of admission was kinda high for the good ones. Finding them used is a bit more of a challenge than finding the more common highly regarded speakers but still not impossible. I'll just keep a look out.
1500/pr. Kappa 7
2000-2200/pr Kappa 8* and updates (3" mid issues)
3000/pr Kappa 9* and updates (3" mid issues)
1450 RSII***** and * (Johnny_Law's vote)
975 RSIII** a/b maintenance free
5000 RS-I
6995 RS-IB
2600 QLS1***
1500 Quantum 2*
1050 Quantum 3**
850 Quantum 4*
2000/pr Renaissance 80
1599/pr Renaissance 90
11,950 Beta*
5500 Delta**
6950 Gamma**
10,000 Epsilon*
656 RSM
2100 RS2.5*
4200 RS4.5
25,000 IRS
RS with the EMIM are worthy
IRSM(bookshelf)
RSII=QLS1=RS2.5
The * is an additional recommendation.
Are there any glaring omissions to this list?
Now to add the list prices and selling range without discussing the price and I'll have my list of what to look for. But I have been enjoying the DQ-10s (first time hooked up in 15 months) with the electronic crossover and sub (first time) and the tube amps. Nothing earth shaking just sounds good. But without doing my homework, I won't know what to look for or if it is a deal.
Updated with some MSRP data from different sources. Some is not right or early or late prices for the unit during its life as a new model. Updates welcome.
Seems the price of admission was kinda high for the good ones. Finding them used is a bit more of a challenge than finding the more common highly regarded speakers but still not impossible. I'll just keep a look out.
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