I was happy with the AZ Silver Ref II between my DAC and transport until I tried the Pure Note Epsilon Ref. They were similar but the PNs were the clear winner, tighter mid and lower bass, and also had more air. A little less expensive doesn't hurt either. I plan to have PNs all-around.
I've never tried the Cardas Golden Ref, but I find S23chang's findings on the AZ Matrix II to be spot on. Totally not right in my system.
Had the Audience for a little less than a month and found them very dry and univolving. I like their PCs though.
I've never tried the Cardas Golden Ref, but I find S23chang's findings on the AZ Matrix II to be spot on. Totally not right in my system.
Had the Audience for a little less than a month and found them very dry and univolving. I like their PCs though.