Okay, here is the list:
CJ P-11 preamp just refitted with Teflon caps
Schiit Gumby DAC
Nuforce ref 9 v3 monoblocs
Room size: 25’x23’ |
You can’t audition the DI without actually having it delivered to your home, a very cumbersome process. I really want to know how it sounds with classical. I do know how the Triton 1 sounds.
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PSB T3 list for over$ 7000.
Crrutchfield has them for $3500
Is this possible?
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Is there anyone who has compared the DI to the Triton 1 speaker.?
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I now have Dalquist DQ 20 speakers modified by Regnar. What is lacking is deep bass and precise imaging, especially front to back, which is non-existent.
Otherwise, I love them. Very tonally musical.
After I heard the Triton 1 I realized what I was missing.
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Yes the PSB t3 was per speaker, of course
Stupid me!
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dorkwad,
Yes, I, too,had my Nuforce 9 amps upgraded by Bob Smith.
Wonderful amps. Only ones I’ve tried that can drive my very power hungry Dahlquist speakers and make them sing.
Question for you: Did you listen to much classical music on the modded DI’s?
Same question regarding the Joules?
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Thank you everyone here for your recommendations.
I’ve investigated and read reviews on just about all the suggestions.
Im going to audition several speakers at a local establishment, including B&W,
Paradigm and Magnepan among others.
Hopefully I can come to some conclusions.
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I’ve tentatively bought (with right of cancellation) the Focal Aria speakers new at a 30% discount under MSRP. (I couldn’t pass up the bargain.) I have a week to change my mind.
The T3 is really over my budget, even at a discounted price.
I am still investigating others though.
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I just read a glowing review written in Stereophile of the Revel F208 speakers.
Luckily, I’ll be able to hear them this week in locations near my house.
Any knowledge or opinions of them?
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I just read a glowing review written in Stereophile of the Revel F208 speakers.
Luckily, I’ll be able to hear them this week in locations near my house.
Any knowledge or opinions of them?
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Twoleftears,
Right you are!
I’m going to have to hear for myself. |
Twoleftears,
Right you are!
I’m going to have to hear for myself. |
I auditioned several speakers today, including the Revel F208, the Focal Aria and B&W 702, but I selected the GoldenEar Triton 1 as suiting my taste the best.
It had a transparency and bass fullness the others lacked.
I’m trying them out in my home before I make a final decision.
Again, thank everyone for you suggestions.
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So far, I’m loving the Triton 1.
Of course I’m agonizing over setup and positioning, but I think at least I got the subwoofer setting right.
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Thank you, shkong78 for your good wishes. |
The quest is over!
I’m really thrilled with the sound of these Tritons.
The synergy with the rest of my equipment is terrific.
I can just sit back and enjoy the music!
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I think synergy is the big thing. In my listening, the B&W’s sounded puny in comparison to the Tritons. I’m employing them with a Conrad-Johnson tube preamp which really makes me them sing, and a 160w per channel amp driving them. The built-in subwoofer also sets them apart.
Honestly, it’s some of the best sound I’ve heard anywhere.
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Yes, I agree the B&W ‘s are indeed precise. Quite good speakers.
The GoldenEar’s also are precise and have the advantage of the subwoofer.
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As I’m listening to the GE’s right now, violas and oboes indeed sound exactly as they should. As a classical musician, I do know how they sound in real space.
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Aseaman,
good advice. Already did as you suggest.
Am very happy! |
