Summits are finally here

[aliveatfive]

Just this minute heard from my dealer. He is in posession of them and they'll be shipped to me Saturday morning. I'll issue a complete report when they're up and running.

BTW - Finally got to read the review of the Summits in HiFi News(British mag). Ken Kessler (ex-patriot American, BTW) went gaga over them. I hope I'll have the same reaction.

 

[Joey_V]

Dude... you're sooo lucky! I just keep telling myself, "...one day...one day."

Enjoy the Summits and dont forget to post pics!

 

[aliveatfive]

Joey -

Don't sweat it. When I was your age I had a pair of Advents and a cheap Sony integrated. My first upgrade (when my tt along with the amp was stolen) was another pair of Advents, a kit-built Dyna PAS 3 (preamp) and a kit-built Ampzilla power amp. This stuff was a far cry from what you've got!

 

[Reverb2009]

Congratulations aliveatfive,

Enjoy those bad A$$ speakers.







P.S.
If they don’t work out for you, I will trade you may Ascents. It’s a small sacrifice to make sure a friend is happy.

 

[aliveatfive]

I am over(under?)whelmed by the generosity.

Thanks for the good wishes.

 

[BearcatSandor]

Awesome! Perhaps i can enjoy them vicariously somehow.

Maybe.

 

[Jeff Zaret]

I think it is a party about to happen at aliveatfives' house!

Jeff

 

[Kaliar]

Congrats aliveatfive ! Please keep us posted !

Cheers,

 

[roberto]

Hola Aliveatfive...happy listening and trust your ears!!!
Warm regards from Costa Rica,
Roberto.

 

[Sunnyboy 1956]

congrats

Aliveatfive
many congrats and much musical happiness I suspect. Am green with envy!
Njoy

 

[MarkNewbie]

I am over(under?)whelmed by the generosity.

Thanks for the good wishes.

Not trying to "one up" Joe here but, we can work something out with my Ascent i's... I am sometimes way to giving...LOL

Congrats DUDE!!!

 

[Reverb2009]

Not trying to "one up" Joe here but, we can work something out with my Ascent i's... I am sometimes way to giving...LOL

Congrats DUDE!!!

A set set of Ascents and a pair of polks? He He

 

[aliveatfive]

Just for laughs -

When I bought the Summits, I traded in my 18 month-old pair of Ascent is. BTW - these have the more expensive aluminum side rails. When I made the purchase, the Vantage had not yet been announced. I was quoted a $2000 allowance on the Ascents by 3 different dealers. They all gave the exact same trade-in allowance. Apparently, that's the standard industry-set price. Now that the've been offiically discontinued, does anyone know what a new pair goes for? Also, what does a used pair go for at the present on Audiogon, etc,? Thanks for info, just curious.

 

[zaphod]

I was quoted a $2000 allowance on the Ascents by 3 different dealers. They all gave the exact same trade-in ... Also, what does a used pair go for at the present on Audiogon, etc,? Thanks for info, just curious.

2000 seems to be the ePay ballpark. audiogon is usually a bit more than ePay.

 

[aliveatfive]

Zaphod -

Thanks for info.

 

[Reverb2009]

Depends on age. I have seen them sell from $1800 to $3000. $2500 to $3000 being new or close to it.

 

[DTB300]

Two on Audiogon right now....$1995 & $2500

 

[aliveatfive]

So this is the dilemma with selling a largish pair of MLs. Trade-in and take a loss or suffer the consequences of selling on the net with all the nonesense that goes with it. I sold a pair of Sequel IIs on the net. The transaction was smooth and the buyer was fine. UPS was another story! Over the phone, the person with whom I spoke said there would be no problem with delivery. When the truck arrived at my house, the guy refused to accept the boxes. He said they were too big. I finally had to load the truck with him. When they arrived at the home of the buyer, the woofer grilles were bashed in. I guess a trade is not so bad after all.

 

[Reverb2009]

So this is the dilemma with selling a largish pair of MLs. Trade-in and take a loss or suffer the consequences of selling on the net with all the nonesense that goes with it. I sold a pair of Sequel IIs on the net. The transaction was smooth and the buyer was fine. UPS was another story! Over the phone, the person with whom I spoke said there would be no problem with delivery. When the truck arrived at my house, the guy refused to accept the boxes. He said they were too big. I finally had to load the truck with him. When they arrived at the home of the buyer, the woofer grilles were bashed in. I guess a trade is not so bad after all.

That’s the risk’s you take when your dealing with speakers that are as big as the tree’s they are made out of.

 

[taylode]

Two on Audiogon right now....$1995 & $2500

The $2500 pair are sold... hehehe to me!

Dennis