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Title: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: dth31 on April 21, 2014, 08:35:38 AM
We've recently moved to a condo, and my Altec Model 19s are just too big for the room I'm forced to put them in.  From what I've read on the Forum, the Blumenstein Orcas will work well in a smallish room with BH Paramounts or Stereomour with 2A3 tubes (one of which I intend to buy/build soon--or maybe the SR45 if that becomes a product).  However, I don't want to buy Orcas without listening to them first.

If there are any Orca owners in the San Diego area (I live in Solana Beach) who are willing to demo their Orcas, I would be MOST grateful.

Dave
(dth31)
Title: Re: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: Grainger49 on April 21, 2014, 09:33:36 AM
Quote from: dth31 on April 21, 2014, 08:35:38 AM
    .  .  .    We've recently moved to a condo, and my Altec Model 19s are just too big    .   .   .   .   .     

At this point I started to laugh.  I had Paully's Valencias in my listening room (13'X23') for a few days.  They ate up all walking room.

I see your problem, I wish I could help.  How about a quick flight to Knoxville and I'll be happy to demonstrate.  (insert the tongue-in-cheek smiley face here).  I would help if I could.

I'll bet there is an Orca owner nearer who will help you out, it is a very friendly community.
Title: Re: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: dth31 on April 21, 2014, 09:40:38 AM
And your reply made me laugh!  Paully has been kind enough to share with me his experience listening to his Valencias and your Orcas.  Because he's an "Altec guy", as I have been, I was curious to see what he thought of the Orcas.  His strong endorsement of the Orcas is one reason I've decided to get serious about them.

Dave
Title: Re: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: Natural Sound on April 21, 2014, 09:57:07 AM
Quote from: dth31 on April 21, 2014, 08:35:38 AM
(I live in Solana Beach)

Off Topic Response - I love Pizza Port (Port Brewing). The Solana Beach location being my favorite. Too bad I live in Albuquerque.  ;)
Title: Re: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: BNAL on April 22, 2014, 05:12:15 AM
Dave,

I have Ocras and live in the area. Drop me a line and we can see about getting together.

Brad
Title: Re: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: dth31 on April 22, 2014, 08:06:06 AM
Thanks for the offer, Brad!  Sent you a PM.

Dave
Title: Re: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: Paully on April 22, 2014, 08:17:35 AM
I would think you will like them.  If not, there is always a headphone kit or two you could do that would fit your room better!  :)
Title: Re: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: dth31 on April 22, 2014, 11:33:52 AM
We think alike!  I recently built a Mainline, which I'm using with NAD Viso HP50 headphones.  I had intended for that system to completely replace the Altecs.  But  I enjoyed the Mainline build so much that I decided to try and keep some smaller speakers too that I could use with BH amps.

Dave
Title: Re: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: Natural Sound on April 22, 2014, 12:07:13 PM
Quote from: dth31 on April 22, 2014, 11:33:52 AM
We think alike!  I recently built a Mainline, which I'm using with NAD Viso HP50 headphones.  I had intended for that system to completely replace the Altecs.  But  I enjoyed the Mainline build so much that I decided to try and keep some smaller speakers too that I could use with BH amps.

Dave

In that case a Stereomour and Orcas should fit your requirements nicely.
Title: Re: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: BNAL on April 22, 2014, 12:12:33 PM
Dave,

I'm running the Orcas with 2A3 Paramounts and yesterday I just changed my tubes to the JJ 2A3-40s.

Brad
Title: Re: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: dth31 on April 22, 2014, 01:16:41 PM
I'm excited to be able to hear the Orcas and Paramounts with 2A3s.  Really appreciate your willingness to demo them for me!

Got your number and will call you when I get back in town.

Dave
Title: Re: Pizza Port
Post by: dth31 on April 22, 2014, 01:19:14 PM
Natural Sound:  give me a ring next time you're in town--I'll buy at Pizza Port!  We're only a block away.

Dave
Title: Re: San Diego Bottleheads: Willing to demo Blumenstein Orcas?
Post by: thdewitt on June 17, 2014, 01:24:12 PM
I know this is an old topic, but I live in Encinitas and have the Orcas, Dungeness and Stereomour.  Love to meet up with some of you sometime.  Pizza port would always be fun.