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Revel Performa 206, PSB T-2, Focal Aria 936: Which offers the best overall sound?
Interesting comment re the Focal 936 not having detail in the highs. I thought that this was were it was a fairly strong performer. I had the 936's for a few weeks at home and I enjoyed them a good amount. I decided on a set of Ascend Acoustics Si... 
Prioritization of Power Cords
@twoleftears right, that is what I was wondering - "what is the definition of source?" To me, it could be my DAC/Streamer or it could be the wall to my conditioner. It sounds like there could be some benefits elsewhere along the chain as well incl... 
Audioquest vs Acoustic Zen
@nasaman I wonder how or if your opinion changes with the new line of Storm series power cords by Audioquest? Is it an improvement over the Acoustic Zen in that case?  
Power Cords
@ricred1 Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. I am contemplating the new Storm series power cords as well to connect to my Niagra 1000. Wonder how it compares to an Acoustic Zen Gargantua II...  
Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9
Guys, I have made a decision and put in an order. Spendor D9's will be mine by next week. I expect to love these based on what I have heard in the D7's but will report back with thoughts, especially compared to the Magico A3's after I get a chance... 
Wilson Audio Sophias to Sabrinas
Really liked the Sabrina's that I heard, powered by the McIntosh 252 or the Naim Uniti Atom. Dynamic and exciting are two adjectives that immediately come to mind. Some of the best bass I have heard for a speaker at that price point. Haven't heard... 
Joseph Audio RM-33LE vs DeVore Gibbon 8, my experience.
Agreed that playing loud in order to appreciate the sound from your speakers is asking for a bit much. A great speaker will sound fantastic at low/moderate volumes too - or, at least it should. Based on my quest to find a new set of speakers, I ha... 
Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9
@twoleftears Neither of those two would be a good match for our decor unfortunately. I am in the Seattle area though.  
Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9
@dantheman76 Awesome, another local. How are you liking your 805ia and the D7's? I have heard the D7's at Hawthorne but not with the LM obviously. They sounded fantastic and I can only imagine that the D9's are better all around.  
Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9
@twoleftears Totally agree with your view that it all depends on the listener’s ears. I personally didn’t like the Harbeth 40.1’s that I heard paired with both Primaluna and then Naim gear. While the midrange was musical, details and clarity were ... 
Best used speakers under $10000
@marrduk24 how are you doing on your search? Have you zero'd in on one? 
Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9
@otinkyad Hope you are having as much fun as I am with this search. There are definitely a lot of candidates at this price point. One thing that I have learned is that the question, "which speaker to get" leads to more speakers to add onto the lis... 
Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9
@prof I think your impressions are aligned with most of the reviews of the perspectives. I do find the Perspectives to be somewhat polarizing though which is funny. People who enjoy the Perspective's, love them. Those that do not feel strongly aga... 
Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9
@shkong78 thanks for the offer, I'm not in the market for the speakers that you have at this time so I will politely decline.  
Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9
@firstnot I was at Hawthorne listening to the D7’s yesterday! In your opinion, between the D7’s midrange/high signature and the Perspective’s, what would you describe as the difference? I would expect the midrange signature to be fairly similar be...