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DAEDALUS AUDIO ATHENAS VS DEVORE FIDELITY O/96

We live in Mexico , looking forward to purchase some reference quality speakers to test our cables.

We have made some research and may be these two options can be a good match with our SHINDO LABORATORY Apetite 6V6 Push-Pull Stereo Line Amplifier.

Audition is not an option, no Dealers here for neither companies. Flying to Washington State or New York is too expensive.

The Athenas are $10,000

The o/96's $12000

Heard very good reviews on both.

Any Coments?
plasencia-hijos

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jmbatkh
103 posts
 
A good friend has a pair of Athenas matched to Shindo Cortese/Monbrisson. It is the best, most involving sound I've heard in my 45 years in the hobby, period. He previously owned Devore Super 8s and the Athenas blew them out in every way.
I own a pair of Daedalus Da-RMA V2s driven by N-core amps, and they are outstanding as well, but the Shindo magic really is on full display with the Athenas. If you love your Shindo, you'll be blown away with the Athenas.
And as David said, the Daedalus cabinets bring a level of value to the equation that far goes beyond the sound. I redecorated my home to match mine!
jmbatkh
103 posts
 
FWIW, my friend with the Athenas auditioned a number of HE speakers when he wanted to upgrade. He flew down to California to audition the big Tonians. He liked them, with reservations and bought the Athenas instead. He has had no regrets, and will get the V2 upgrades soon.
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