jmbatkh
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| Salk vs Daedalus Speakers I concur with most of the posts regarding the Daedalus. I have DA-RMA V2s, very similar to the Athena v2. All the Daedalus sound very similar, but the Ulysses sounds larger than the others, as it is, of course.In addition to the sensitivity, dynam... | |
| PS Audio PWD II vs. NAD M51 Can't speak for the PS but my M51 has not only replaced my previous dac with great sound, but my highly regarded preamp as well. It is a very transparent arrangement. If you think you might want to go down the all-digital road the M51 is an amazin... | |
| Grover Huffman GH RCA ZX+ cables vs... Sabai, your response doesn't mate with the fundamental reality of high end audio. If you are so experienced, you must have learned that component, particularly cable, selection is not exclusively about "better", like a football game score, but abo... | |
| Event Opal professional active monitors The tweeter is very clear, but it still has a trace of ringing. Not offensive or too hot, but compared to my RAAL ribbon tweeters or the Eton dome in my Daedalus they are not as totally natural. Still, the sound is very well integrated and balance... | |
| Event Opal professional active monitors I owned a pair and liked them pretty well. They are well priced for what they offer in a smallish package; but they have somewhat different strengths than good audiophile speakers which may or may not match your needs and tastes.I wrote a review o... | |
| Bybee Internal Speaker Bullets - user feedback? I have used various types of Bybees over the years in electronics and speakers. I still use some in electronics, but I've found that in speakers they do improve the soundstage, but seem to reduce the top end a bit as well. Net, I like them with so... | |
| Monitors that compete with quality floorstanders?? Selah Audio Tempestas are close to that $ used, although hard to find.If you can deal with the power and cabling requirements, the Event Opal studio monitors are pretty amazing, too. | |
| Daedalus Audio Vs. Kef As an owner of DA-RMA V.2s, I can say that you will very likely find it a rewarding experience to hear the Daedalus models. After hearing them once myself I was determined to own a pair.Remember that the V2 is a significant upgrade to an already s... | |
| ADS L1590/2 vs Golden Ear Triton 7 I haven't heard the Triton, but the L1590-2 is a very good speaker for largish rooms and those who like the power of live music. They have A LOT of bass, and will do 20 hz. in-room, but the cabinets talk and add boom to it. I lined mine inside wit... | |
| Life after ADS I've had 8 or 9 pairs of ADS, up to the wonderful 1590-2. I've had the LSA Statements, and have heard the Evolution Micros.I found the Evolutions are mostly great, but too bright on top and volume limited, and the LSAs surprisingly too laid back; ... | |
| DAEDALUS AUDIO ATHENAS VS DEVORE FIDELITY O/96 FWIW, my friend with the Athenas auditioned a number of HE speakers when he wanted to upgrade. He flew down to California to audition the big Tonians. He liked them, with reservations and bought the Athenas instead. He has had no regrets, and will... | |
| DAEDALUS AUDIO ATHENAS VS DEVORE FIDELITY O/96 A good friend has a pair of Athenas matched to Shindo Cortese/Monbrisson. It is the best, most involving sound I've heard in my 45 years in the hobby, period. He previously owned Devore Super 8s and the Athenas blew them out in every way.I own a p... | |
| Apogee Diva Ribbon Speakers - I need an amp The cheapest amps that would do a good job would be Icepower amps, such as Wyred 4 Sound or PS Audio GCAs. They will drive very low impedance/inefficient speakers like the Divas w/ ease. | |
| Cables and connects for Meadowlark Kestrel II I owned the K2s, so I know the sound. I found them a bit laid back, so I used cables that were not of that balance.I'm using Grover Huffman ZXs now, and I think they would be a very good match, as the ZX are very fast and dynamic, and very cleanly... | |
| Cerious Technologies? I had a pair of the Nano Reference ICs w/ Xhadow RCAs. They had some very appealing qualities- smooth, detailed, with great separation, and clear bass. In these areas they bested some very good cables. However- in my systems, they sounded a bit ro... |