I have heard my De Capo i's with a solid state amp (Cary) and did not like them . I then heard the De Capo i's with PP tubes (Cary & Cayin ) and bought them on the spot ! I compared them to Von Sw. and Usher , several models of each , and with SS and tubes .
I have talked to the manufacturer and witnessed it myself... The De Capo i's work better with tubes .
This might have something to do with what Emale is talking about .
Also , the mauf. setup directions recommend 'no' toe in !
I have not experienced the top end problems stated above . I do however , realize that these speakers are quite resolving of the upstream components . I have also enjoyed some CD's that were unlistenable with my other components .
These are the best speakers that I have owned and rank in the top three of all that I have heard . The other two were multiples of the De Capo's price and were in the flagship setup of the dealer .
These speakers are indeed quite nice . They are not plug N play however ! They , IMHO , do not play well with SS . They do not play well with standard placement formulas .
In the end , it is all about synergy !
I have talked to the manufacturer and witnessed it myself... The De Capo i's work better with tubes .
This might have something to do with what Emale is talking about .
Also , the mauf. setup directions recommend 'no' toe in !
I have not experienced the top end problems stated above . I do however , realize that these speakers are quite resolving of the upstream components . I have also enjoyed some CD's that were unlistenable with my other components .
These are the best speakers that I have owned and rank in the top three of all that I have heard . The other two were multiples of the De Capo's price and were in the flagship setup of the dealer .
These speakers are indeed quite nice . They are not plug N play however ! They , IMHO , do not play well with SS . They do not play well with standard placement formulas .
In the end , it is all about synergy !