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Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne
Usermanual okay I understand, reading your earlier post that was`nt clear, as show attendees made similar statements/comparisons also. 
Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne
Usermanual,My reference was your statement about listeners in various rooms prefering their "1500.00" speakers to the Magico Q1.They were expressing a choice just as you are. You like This speaker, nothing wrong with that. 
What preamps outshine the Aesthetix Calypso?
Mcondon,Given the ongoing Lightspeed passive thread with all it`s raves and praise I`m rather surprised this did`nt work out for you. 
Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne
Usermanual,"Magico bashing" or just simply people honestly expressing their opinions after hearing and comparing various speakers.Wirhout question there were those at RMAF who thought the Q1 was good or even great sounding (not me). Taste and pref... 
Problems
Hi Tony,Good to see your post, it`s been a while.Congratulations on the new house.I hope the issue with the Frankenstein amps are only damaged tubes and nothing more, such a wonderful amp.Best Regards, 
Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne
Jtinn,My assumption regarding higher part cost price for the Magico could certainly be wrong. I was giving them the benetfit of doubt given the large price difference between the two speakers. You are correct, part cost may not necessarialy be hig... 
Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne
I find Stereo Mojo more credible than Jonathan Valin.After hearing those speakers, Stereo Mojo was "much" closer to the truth than Valin`s gushing review. I thought the Frizt speakers were better sounding than the MagicoQ1 YMMV. 
Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne
Stereo Mojo.com says the MM Micro One sounds better than the Magico Q1 in their RMAF Show review. Having attended this show and hearing both speakers(different systems, but both very expensive) I`d agree the Evolution speaker was much better and c... 
Tidal Speakers owners
I think keith`s review is relsvant, who would know the needs of Tidal speakers better than the builder. Presumably his ampshould be an ideal stablemate. The VAC 450 Statement monoblock vs the Chalice Grail driving Tidals would be very interesting ... 
Best Speakers at RMAF 2011...?
Sorry, Meant to post this on the Tidal thread. 
Best Speakers at RMAF 2011...?
The fact that keith preferred the Chalice to the Tidal amplifiers is a very relavant point(though granted just one person`s opinion). Presumably who would know the speaker`a needs better than the builders themselves, so the Tidal amp would be desi... 
Tidal Speakers owners
Well, I won`t call anyone stupid(just un-informed perhaps), I think when people see SET the immediate assumption is , it may be sweet and coloful but it must surely lack drive and control. Big SS amplifiers are`nt "always" better(given the particu... 
Biggest impact on you?
Coincident Frankenstein 300b SET amplifier.This introduced me to a new level of sheer unadulterated musical realism and pure palpable pressence. 
Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC
Hi Pani,I`ve gradually learned over the years how to choose(works for me anyway) components for true long term satisfaction,. Buy the one that evokes the stronger emotional response and causes an undeniable connection with your music. If it natura... 
Tidal Speakers owners
Are`nt the VAC 450 monoblock amps in the same price range?These are certainly extreme prices but of course that`s up to the buyer to decide.