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" You talkin ta me ? " hehehe I recently got the CJ Act 2 and about the time it arrived , i saw the Stereophile review. It was a pretty lame review all in all and was about as comprehensive as a 2 page review of the constitution . No , I didnt go on the review nor do many of us but it helps stoke out interest to audition. Reviews can be useful to an extent but try before you buy if you can.

Sometimes the reviews can lead the parade, as in the case of the Prima Luna Prologue Two. It was mentioned highly first by Hi Fi Review and then reviewed by Stereophile; Absolute Sound; and HiFi Plus almost simultaneously. I have to admit that that caught my attention and I put off changing speakers, to buy a Prologue Two ... I was actually very satisfied with my amp, a NAD C320BEE.

Now, the P2 is a different animal in that Upscale Audio is the sole US distributor and in fact, Upscale's owner, Kevin Deal is part of the Prima Luna project team. So, it is almost like you have to purchase one to try one out ... fortunately, it has turned out to be my most satisying purchase to date (this said with 35 years in the hobby).

Regards, Rich

Rich , you have 3 nice well put together systems!

Brainwater:

Thanks for the nice words ... especially, given the array of systems that you have. You have some stunning sytems, from both visual and content standpoints. I had remembered your jacuzzi set-up (with some longing), but I had never researched your other systems.

Love the pugs ... the little black fella is just adorable. I have to admit that the best feeling that I get from my systems is when I am listening to my system and my two cats are sitting in the chair next to me. The second best is when my wife says ... the system really sounds good. A man has to know his priorities (pets come first).

Be well, Rich

Thanks Rich , I told my pugs what you said and they said to come down for a listen to some audio but bring a bag of doggie treats !