Big fan of your channel, just found your channel last night when I was looking for a review on the sony TA-N330es power ampifier. excellent review, be getting one of those amp's myself soon. Just got a question for you. Have you ever heard of Athena speakers or specifically the AS-F2 loudspeaker. if you have I would love to hear your thoughts on what kind of amp should I drive with them?
Welcome! Yes, Athena were made by AP1, same manufacturer as Mirage & Energy. Fairy easy to drive, so - you don't need big power. The sound has a warm midrange, so (for some) older receivers and amps might sound a bit thick. Ultimately, it depends on the sound you like. What are you thinking of using?
@@1JGP1 I really do love the sound of my athena AS-F2. im looking to get a TA-N330ES power ampifier and using a avr as my preout section. if you would suggest any other amps that you think would suit better for my speakers? Be gladly to take your opinion.
@@1JGP1 Indeed I do. I have several, as I restore/repair vintage audio gear... I have a set for sale currently! I also have my own personal set of Pentas that i don't ever plan to sell.
I find people like the Brand more than what is actually delivered. Similar to Apple products. B/O are not really thought of as outstanding equipment by most audiophiles.
Have you ever owned listened to anything from them? I find that people with your opinion usually have not. I agree, not really "audiophile" stuff, but it's a very nice blend of Sound, quality, ease of use, and aesthetically pleasing products that work remarkably well.@@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez
@@Johnathan_Waters , well - In that case (lol)...sometimes I can't resist! Seriously though, what do a good condition pair sell for? Inquiring minds want to know...
I've got a pair of these for 40 euros today, great deal, thank you for this review!!grtz from Italy
Thank you, I appreciate your comments.
Fantastic channel! Love your palace!
Thank you so much!
Yamaha did it one more time. Ford bought Volvo in 1999 and in 2005 two volvo's got a yamaha engine... I'm enjoying your vintage audio channel. Great.
Big fan of your channel, just found your channel last night when I was looking for a review on the sony TA-N330es power ampifier. excellent review, be getting one of those amp's myself soon. Just got a question for you. Have you ever heard of Athena speakers or specifically the AS-F2 loudspeaker. if you have I would love to hear your thoughts on what kind of amp should I drive with them?
I'm wondering too
Welcome! Yes, Athena were made by AP1, same manufacturer as Mirage & Energy. Fairy easy to drive, so - you don't need big power. The sound has a warm midrange, so (for some) older receivers and amps might sound a bit thick. Ultimately, it depends on the sound you like. What are you thinking of using?
@@1JGP1 I really do love the sound of my athena AS-F2. im looking to get a TA-N330ES power ampifier and using a avr as my preout section. if you would suggest any other amps that you think would suit better for my speakers? Be gladly to take your opinion.
Nice video! Have you ever listened to the Bang & Olufsen Beolab Pentas? I would be interested to hear your opinion on those.
I have to say no...I haven't. Do you have a pair?
@@1JGP1 Indeed I do. I have several, as I restore/repair vintage audio gear... I have a set for sale currently! I also have my own personal set of Pentas that i don't ever plan to sell.
I find people like the Brand more than what is actually delivered. Similar to Apple products. B/O are not really thought of as outstanding equipment by most audiophiles.
Have you ever owned listened to anything from them? I find that people with your opinion usually have not. I agree, not really "audiophile" stuff, but it's a very nice blend of Sound, quality, ease of use, and aesthetically pleasing products that work remarkably well.@@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez
@@Johnathan_Waters , well - In that case (lol)...sometimes I can't resist! Seriously though, what do a good condition pair sell for? Inquiring minds want to know...
What is the gray fabric on the fronts?
These NS-18 were original. I bought them from an estate a while back...from what I remember, it's more of a pattern on the cloth.
For that money you could easily get into some Advent 5002s which sound great with early ss gear like a sansui 4000 or 5000.
True, the 5002's are great sounding speakers...the Sansui 4000 is a killer little receiver!