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John
12-23-2004, 10:54 PM
Well it has been a few years since i adopted this sub. I have just now pulled it out of storage.Hoping to fire it up in the new year and see what it can do to bring me to nirvana. If any one is interested i will also try to provide measurements and specs for anyone that cares to know in the new year.

leif
12-28-2004, 07:39 PM
A true beauty. I have one myeslf, but my main speakers are very small, and even using them as loud as they can go, the B460 woofer is almost not moving. I need new main speakers, but also need cash to buy...

pelly3s
12-28-2004, 07:50 PM
i wish i could afford a pair of those to go with my 4430's

John
12-28-2004, 07:58 PM
Hi Leif Are you using the BX63A with your B460http://audioheritage.csdco.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

whej4312
12-28-2004, 08:33 PM
Well look at that!! Been a long time since I've seen a 460. Brings back fond memories of booze induced comas with my L112's and a friends 460 with Hafler 500's running the show. Look at those cuties on top. Is that the old Marantz EQ? Saucy Meatballs!!!:p

John
12-29-2004, 01:09 AM
Well look at that!! Been a long time since I've seen a 460. Brings back fond memories of booze induced comas with my L112's and a friends 460 with Hafler 500's running the show. Look at those cuties on top. Is that the old Marantz EQ? Saucy Meatballs!!!http://audioheritage.csdco.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/tongue.gifNo it is a marantz 1250 intergrated and the tube thing
is a Cary Rocket 88 r version

Ian Mackenzie
12-29-2004, 03:27 AM
John,

I love Cary amps, I tried a Cary 35+35 a while ago on my JBLs, did not want to give it back to my friend.

I'll bet your system sounds very musical.

Ian

leif
01-02-2005, 12:55 PM
Here is a picture of my B460. The amplifier on top, a Nakamichi PA5E II is driving the main speakers.

leif
01-02-2005, 12:57 PM
This beast is for the sub. A Adyton XP3d bridged. Dont mind the huge damage of the back of the cupboard, it dont show because there is a door to the cupboard that is closed. Well, here is the amp:

Zilch
01-02-2005, 01:35 PM
Dont mind the huge damage of the back of the cupboard, it don't show because there is a door to the cupboard that is closed.Any amp driving a B460 gonna require adequate ventilation. :D

Not sure setting nice tube amps on top of B460 is a good idea, tho. Induced microphonics.

How 'bout this instead, heh, heh:

http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=3521&stc=1

[Imaging is good, but sound stage ain't very deep....] :p

leif
01-02-2005, 01:58 PM
My amp is not a tube amp. The big vent holes is there because a very powerful fan is cooling it down.
I would really love having those 4425`s of yours

leif
01-02-2005, 02:27 PM
Oh, I belive I misunderstood your posting at first.

Well, I was pretty upset when I came home with my new purchased amp, finding out it did not fit into the cupboard. And did not have time to do a proper job by using tools to make a nice hole. Solid fist power did the job, and the amp could get in and start working with the 2245H in the huge cabinet. :D

andresohc
01-02-2005, 03:16 PM
Doesnt if feel great to vent/ventilate every once in a while?:)

John
01-02-2005, 10:24 PM
Hi guys about the cary tube amp + marantz they just happen to be sitting there when i snapped the picture,the marantz is a back up amp and the cary is waiting to be part of my bi-amp setup when i get around to constructing my 4350 clones. I will be going with bryston for the bottom end of my system.
I might find that i do not even need the B460 when i get my twin 2235,s pumping out of the 4350,s.http://audioheritage.csdco.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

paragon
01-03-2005, 11:31 AM
Love it !!!

Eckhard

paragon
01-03-2005, 11:37 AM
Ha, i`m to early !! You are sleaping !!
Sorry, i will answer a day later. :D

Eckhard

Don McRitchie
01-03-2005, 12:01 PM
So how does it sound with the Model 19's?

John
01-21-2005, 01:05 AM
Hi Don I have not yet set it up. I am going to try running it with a Citation 16 bridged,supposed to put out 500 watts in that configuration. I have to get my manual for the Citation from Henry K. When I do you will have to drop by for a taste test.

jbl
01-21-2005, 03:00 PM
Well look at that!! Been a long time since I've seen a 460. Brings back fond memories of booze induced comas with my L112's and a friends 460 with Hafler 500's running the show. Look at those cuties on top. Is that the old Marantz EQ? Saucy Meatballs!!!:p

Hi John
your marantz 1250 looks just like my marantz 3650.