dave_b

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Anticables
Maybe the OP is hearing his system for what it truly sounds like?  Sometimes better shows us the warts. 
Paradigm Personas: A First Listen
Went back to hear the Personas and then swapped out to hear the B&W803D3's....Oh my freaking lord almighty!!  The Personas sounded like an AM radio was playing compared to the 803D's.  Please stop defending an obviously ill conceived design.  ... 
The Final Answer
When something connects and can simply communicate the music in a way that we no longer feel compelled to analyze it...that feels like home!  jnovak makes a good point...we want the comfort of that which reassures so we can embrace the music witho... 
Signal Cable -- High End Generic?
Signal Cable is first class...Frank is extremely easy to work with and reputable! 
The Final Answer
I am using the Krell Vanguard integrated...it's the 400xi for the 21rst century!  I had Forest speakers before so I have returned to my Totem.   
The Final Answer
Very true!  We all want that feeling of comfort and security...no place like home and we all have a different one. 
Last CD player?
Had a revelation today!  Heard my Krell Vanguard with the Digital board installed streaming my ripped CD's from a Blue Sound Vault 2 through  BSOUND PNode connected by an optical link.  Unreal...absolutely glorious tone and warmth.  Decided to sel... 
Paradigm Personas: A First Listen
Still debating?  Have fun...just don't play any music through the Personas!!  Yikes 
Paradigm Personas anyone heard them
Macintosh separates....usually always warm sounding.  I've owned some of the other speakers you mentioned.  These are just not voiced for music...maybe for the hard of hearing, but not for lovers of music. 
Paradigm Personas: A First Listen
Macintosh separates and music server (400 watts/ch)!  Swapped out with B&W 804 and Focal Sopra 2.  No skin in the game....just wanted to hear what the cool looking speakers sounded like (Paradigm Personas).  Never heard Macintosh sound so cold... 
Paradigm Personas anyone heard them
Etched with no warmth whatsoever...flat and cold! 
Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following
Bozak did Harberth better back in the 60's!  Time to move on...unless your talking 60's pricing.   
Paradigm Personas: A First Listen
Certainly a lot of talk on this thread.  I prefer to listen and then respond.  I listened to the Persona speakers today.  My response?  WTF....and not in a good way.  The other manufacturers have nothing to worry about! 
Sony Hapz1es or blue sound.......
FYI, owned the Sony...well, let's just say I returned it and tried to forget that experience ever happened.   
Sony Hapz1es or blue sound.......
Heard Blue Sound Vault 2 today feeding a Krell Vanguard driving TotemForest Signatures.  Blown away...warm dynamic organic!!  I am getting one and selling my spinner