Anthem Statement P5 amp and Golden Ear Triton One speakers


I have the opportunity to purchase the p5 amp and Triton one speakers and am trying to get reviews, opinions on both the amp and the speakers both individually and working together. They would be used for both music and home theater. Will add center, surrounds. Also considering Rega p3 turntable. Can't do dedicated music and home theater now. 
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Showing 2 responses by gdnrbob

I know many people adore the Golden Ear, but in my experience I felt I could do better.
If you can, go to a dealer (and there seems to be a lot) and listen to them and judge for yourself before you make a purchase. Unfortunately, I have no experience with Anthem and cannot guide you there.
B
@OP, Sorry for not replying sooner. 
In any case, I am a Vandy man.
I heard them in the '80's and never forgot how great they sounded (and at a great price point), even after 30 years.
Do I like other manufacturers? Yes, Maggies, Ohm, Shahanian, and recently, ProAc. I have been trialing Zu Audio speakers, too. (I wanted to see what a crossover-less design sounded like). But, the Vandersteen's seem to always get the music right.
Granted, the dealer did not set up the Golden Ear's very well, but to me a good speaker should sound good even when in less than ideal circumstances. You shouldn't have to have your head and body clamped in a vise, but should be able to hear a convincing reproduction throughout the room- IMHO. 
If it sounds good and feels good, then it IS good!
Duke Ellington

Bob