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| Golden ear triton 1 vs tekton double impact speakers @Kenny, For some reason I thought you were the OP. Disregard the Salk question. Didn't realize you're already a happy owner of Tekton. | |
| Golden ear triton 1 vs tekton double impact speakers Kenny, I don't know which amp. It was a big one with meters, something from their recent lineup as he only began carrying the brand about a year ago. I didn't take notice of the exact model because I couldn't stand the system for more than a coupl... | |
| Parasound Halo Integrated vs Yamaha AS2100 The Parasound is the warmer amp, at least compared to the A-S1100 (A-S2100 sans balanced inputs?) | |
| Golden ear triton 1 vs tekton double impact speakers One of my local dealers has some Triton 1s hooked up to some high-dollar McIntosh amp. It is one of the absolute worst systems I've heard. They are ear piercing bright in his setup. I've heard $500 systems that sound far better. | |
| Parasound Halo Integrated vs Yamaha AS2100 I wouldn't sell the Yamaha short. It can easily come down to personal preference and whether you need the DAC in the Halo. If someone is using Maggies, then the Halo is a no-brainer. The build quality of the Yamaha is better in terms of casework, ... | |
| Parasound Halo Integrated vs Yamaha AS2100 I have extensive experience with the Yamaha A-S1100 and own the Parasound Halo integrated. Both amps were extensively compared in my system with the same components and recordings.My conclusion was that both are very good. The Yamaha is slightly m... | |
| Speaker Cable Suggestions Lamp cord: about as good as Monoprice, which is as good as Blue Jeans, which is as good as Audioquest, which is as good as Kimber, which is as good as Nordost. | |
| What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ? To my ears, the Magnepan 1.7i is not only better than the Triton 7s, but much better than the Triton 1s as well. The caveat is that they don't open up until moderately high volumes. Maggies at 65db sound dull and thin, at 80db, they can sound glor... | |
| Thinking of replacing my Bat spaceheater with class D, real world thoughts please Class D makes big power at low cost. It is this factor and this factor alone that compells manufacturers to adopt this topology. Yes, some can sound decent but replacing a BAT tube amp?... If your amp is causing you to sweat, you can move onto goo... | |
| “Invest” in Tekton? Rotarius is correct. You do not need large drivers or speakers to get deep bass in a 9x11 room. You keep mentioning that the cost of good monitors and a sub will basically equate to the same cost as some DI's. True, however, you could easily spend... | |
| “Invest” in Tekton? Ok, I read your whole life story (apparently I have too much time on my hands).Your conundrum is much easier (and cheaper) to solve now. You are working with a 9x11 room.This is not much larger than some closets. You DO NOT need floor standers, le... | |
| High mass vs Low Mass Turntables - Sound difference? Either design can sound good as evidenced by Regas and the numerous mass loaded designs. All turntables color the sound to some degree. It really comes down to build quality and personal preference. I personally have a psychological aversion to sp... | |
| Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money? Epos Epic 2 speakers | |
| The eternal quandary size versus sensitivity versus quality!! Help wanted!! What are the dimensions of your bedroom/office? Any room treatments. You shouldn't need very sensitive speakers when listening only 5' away.For around $2K, you could get a pair of Harbeth P3ESRs or Stirling Broadcast LS35a. You shouldn't need anyt... | |
| Harbeth C7ES3 vs Spendor SP2/3R2 I was prepared to put down the cash for some Spendor D7s, but my dealer said they sound quite different from the Classic series, and they don't have as nice a midrange. He claimed there's some level of detriment to the midrange that comes from a f... |