Credo vs IBL

Overall, though, yes IBLs are better speakers than Credos, I do not think many would disagree with that. However, they are different, with much less, although much better quality bass. They will not go as loud either, and are not at their best at high volumes - so that may again be a factor.

Ben

Welcome to the forum. I use active IBL's with 2 x 250 & in my room think would be impossible to beat no matter how much money I spent. My room is 4m x 4m x 3.25m & is made of concrete including floor & ceiling.

I think the IBL is a much better speaker than the Credo, but that is just my opinion. You should try & borrow your friend's pair & make up your own mind. If they are the latest spec IBL's I will be surprised if you are not seduced by their musicality. Let us know what happens.

Bob.

Does the IXO-Crossover fit for IBL and SBL? And how can I find out if the IBLs are the latest version?

My upgrade-plans: soon I want to change my Linn Axis/Akito/K9 to a LP12/Akito, but what system should I try?

And (much) later I wish to have NBL and sixpack of 135s (maybe old style and/or second hand) if I have enough money...

Sorry, so much questions... Thank you in advance for any answers!

Best wishes from Jun

[This message was edited by Jun Keller on SATURDAY 02 June 2001 at 13:44.]

You have an excellent system.

In your system the Credo will be better match than the IBL. The Credo is easy to drive so you will get a well balanced sound. The IBL works well with more powerful power amps.

I would possibly get a better source (CDX) instead of speakers.

regards

Dev

In order...

SBLs are good. If I had a larger room myself, I would use them. The tonal balance is very similar to IBLs, but they are a little easier to drive. SBLs second hand would probably involve additional cost. Better spend this on source I suggest. No idea about allaes, sorry.

IXO works fine on IBLs apparently. Check them to see if they have a doped ring about 1/2" wide around the edge of the mid bass driver cone and use NACA5 on the crossovers. These will be MkIIs. Make sure the foam grills are in good condition BTW, there are no more in existence, and they are vital to the proper working of IBLs.

Not sure what you mean about the TT, but I would suggest you hear the Rega P9 and Xerxes X before you commit to LP12 upgrades. Very different, but if you prefer IBLs, it may be that one of the former would suit better.

Ben

Arye

Do you drive your IBLs active with 2 NAP90s?

Jun

My own upgrade from 32.5 to 102 showed me that failings I had attributed to my NAP 90 were primarily due to my 32.5. I expect your active system would benefit even more from such an upgrade.

--Jeremy

...Until now I liked my Credos very much, they just sound a little bit too relaxed... I will see, what the IBLs sound like and let you know!

I wanted to upgrade my turntable first, because I mostly listen to vinyl: somebody offers a LP12 to me, I could use my Akito and K9 with that - good idea?

Or should I first update the pre-amp?

Jun

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I wanted to upgrade my turntable first, because I mostly listen to vinyl: somebody offers a LP12 to me, I could use my Akito and K9 with that - good idea?

Or should I first update the pre-amp?

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I don't know - sorry.

A pre-amp upgrade will let you hear more of what both your sources are doing. In my case, upgrading from 32.5 to 102 improved the sound of all my sources, with no disadvatage. It made a a huge difference to the performance of my bottom of the range Denon cassette deck!

Upgrading to an LP12/Akito/K9 will certainly be a good move - especially if the LP12 comes with a Cirkus, since the Akito responds particularly well to the Cirkus. However, I think the LP12 is more sensitive to the quality of its support table than the Axis.

Some good general principles in upgrading are:

1) Choose the upgrade you can listen to first if the alternative is one you cannot listen to.

2) If it's difficult to choose between two upgrades then choose the source or the one nearest the source.

--Jeremy