DALI MEGALINE AMPS & CROSSOVER


I have recently purchased a pair of used(2nd owner) Dali Megaline speakers for a can’t pass up/ridiculous/unbelievable/put a smile on my face low price. Being a fan of ribbon Apogee speakers(currently own Studio Grands) I have high hopes for the Megalines since are more dynamic, taller & do home much theater better. I have a 100” projection screen but need to upgrade to a 125” because the gargantuan Megalines make the 100” small!   Anyway, I’m in need of some advice on what crossover & amps to use with them. I tried the Dali x-over but don’t like the sound of the x-over point of 1200hz along with a shallow slope. So I’m using a Beringer Ultrapro24/96 x-over right now at 800hz at 48db. But I know I can do much better than the Beringer or should I have the Beringer modified?!. On the amps right now I’m using digital(Merrill Veritas 400watts) on the woofers & Coda S5(class-A 50watts) on the ribbon. Sounds amazing already! But I know it can sound a lot better but don’t want too(can’t afford!) to spend more than $15-$20K. So, first please guide me in the right direction for a quality 2 way or 3-way x-over under $2K. Right now I’m looking at the DBX Venu360. I really want to do better than that but not sure what is out there for that price. Then for the amps, I really like & think a pair of stereo PS Audio BHK Sig 250 would be awesome! Being they are tube input(sweet sounding) & solid state(punch you in the face) Mosfet output! They have been getting fantastic reviews. Or maybe 4 of the new Benchmark AHB2 ran in mono, or a pair GamuT D200i’s, or should I get two more Merrill Veritas mono amps, so many possibilities! I want amps with balls(home theater) & also sweet sounding(I love music!). I’d rather stay away from all tube amps also due to hat issues here in hot NorCal. BTW- I also stuffed EACH cabinet with 3 pounds of Acousta-Stuf due to lack of cabinet damping. I really think these are going to be my dream speakers for a very longtime. Once properly setup I may never leave the house again! : -) Any & all suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

ptheo
Ptheo, the modded unit was quieter than the unmodded.  They disconnect outputs 1 & 2 which keeps things further from the part of the unit where noise can come from.  It was black as night and totally transparent.  I would probably let it go for $550 + shipping.  Still have the box.  Not a scratch on it.  
I had plans for even more mods and upgrades on the Megaline...wanted to change those caps we’ve been discussing, the ones in the base of the speaker.   Better quality could drastically reduce distortion on ribbons but suspect it would wind up needed a separate box wired up outside the chassis to accommodate.

Hi Albert,

Can you elaborate on the caps?
ptheo -- thanks for starting the thread!  ;-)

Vbr,

Sam



You bet Sam! Thanks for chiming in fellow Megaline owner!

Yes Albert, please elaborate caps mods & other upgrades for the Megalines?! 

BTW- I'm using a PS Audio BHK 250 amp on he ribbons right now & it sounds magical!