Congratulations Mark and Scott

[chrisb]

then there's this cute little unit

The T1 One is an entirely new design, in its passive form, houses either a variant Alpair 5 single-free-to-air driver, or a variant Sota 5 2-suspension driver. Both are completely independent drivers mounted into a front waveguide baffle frame. Pricing and distribution for this Markaudio-sota branded product is being determined. This is a pre-production unit currently on evaluation. I have high hopes for it all the same.

As for the CHS-70A, samples (with Alpair 5) are on their way to Madisound, should have arrived by now. Oak Audio have a UK specific special CHS, not for general release.

 

[Squeak]

General update on new drivers from Mark - he's approved release of these preliminary spec sheets.

Some members might remember one of these discussed on the now mostly redacted manufacturer's forum - CHS70 - we're thinking of it as a revised take on the CHR70. Have had samples for a while but not actually heard them yet

The second one is a very interesting little bugger that we've actually had a pre-production sample of for several months - Alpair 5.2 - a completely spiderless design. These we were eager to try out in a variety of boxes - 5 so far - for my money the FH-Lite is the winner. Maybe Dave has some pics to post now.

Pricing and exact delivery schedules to global network of resellers is not yet certain.

Wow! Both drivers look really interesting.

The A5 is obviously a continuation of the Jordan legacy and is very intriguing.

What is really interesting to me is the CHS though. It addresses virtually every small missgiving I had about the CHR. Let's hope the price will be similar though.

 

[planet10]

Knowing Mark's pricing schemes, likely the price won't change, despite the new basket being pricier to make.

dave

 

[Cal Weldon]

And whats the little nugget on top?

It seems to be gone on the real speaker.

Alpair 5.2 - a completely spiderless design.

Like he was doing with the old Jordan 6T.

 

[planet10]

No ferrofluid this time, that replaced the spider on the original J6T=A5

dave

 

[chrisb]

beat me to it by 2 minutes - Cal, next time you're by, try to lend these little puppies an ear - I like them most in the FH lite, and Scott Lindgren's MLTL (think baby Pensil?)

 

[planet10]

Scott Lindgren's MLTL (think baby Pensil?)

Althou it might be convient to call a Pensil, the A5.2 ML-TL is end loaded, a Pensil has a driver off-set. The new ML-TL more akin to a microTower.

dave

 

[Cal Weldon]

No ferrofluid this time

I just wished the glue on the surround was a little stronger.

Cal, next time you're by, try to lend these little puppies an ear

Will do. You know how much I love small speakers.

 

[chrisb]

Jimmy strikes again? Were those J6Ts? y'all sure blowed them up real good cuzzin

 

[mt490]

The second one is a very interesting little bugger that we've actually had a pre-production sample of for several months - Alpair 5.2 - a completely spiderless design. These we were eager to try out in a variety of boxes - 5 so far - for my money the FH-Lite is the winner. Maybe Dave has some pics to post now.

Pricing and exact delivery schedules to global network of resellers is not yet certain.

I heard one of the preproduction pairs they had of the 5.2 when I was in Japan, have been keen to get my hands on a pair since. This news is pretty exciting.

 

[Cal Weldon]

Were those J6Ts?

Label says Jordan 6T. Got them from CSS Bob many moons ago.

 

[chrisb]

I think you'd find the new units are a step forward sonically - but of course, nothing is Cal-proof

 

[planet10]

J6T, except for the lead outs/terminals is an Alpair 5.

dave

 

[chrisb]

well, that and the package labeling

 

[Studio Au]

CHS-70 | Oak Audio

£54 pair over here.

 

[chrisb]

Note that the linked product spec sheet is actually for the older CHR70 series 3 - I believe the CHS70 when available in NA will be this guy. At the very least, new lower profile resin frame, and revised dust cap

 

[planet10]

CHS-70 | Oak Audio

Those, i believe, were special made for Ok Audio.

dave

 

[Octavia]

The new speakers look totally gorgeous. I hope I get a chance to hear them. These days that seems to be at the audio shows. So Mark and Scott if you are reading this how about a room at the Cal audio show next year.