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essence jasper 2ch amp
So amp arrived and my first impression was it looks like a piece of art big and heavy built like a tank. got it hooked up and the first thing i noticed was how it took control of the subs gave them nice punch. 20 minutes later i noticed how things... 
ESSENCE AUDIO info????
most people look at stuff they've seen in magazines, or with the internets false claims people assume this is one of them. or most people that that buy Dales stuff are not rich and are the quickest to have life issues pop up with no money in reser... 
ESSENCE AUDIO info????
resale isn't that bad on dales products, i bought the speakers used for 3k and they sold new for 12k and the Essence amp was 20k new and i bought it for 4500. but the problem is finding any of he's products used, people dont get rid of them. i kno... 
ESSENCE AUDIO info????
I have a pair of Dales Intuitive Design Gamma Summit speakers and hes Mosaic interconnects and the sound is breathtaking!! I will have one of the Essence stereo amps sometime this week to audition ( and im sure i'll buy) I cannot even begin to exp... 
essence jasper 2ch amp
Well i think I'll roll the dice and take a chance on this amp, I should have it next weekend, so I will post my impression of the amp. 
What commerical audio system tweaks provide sound quality improvement??
speaker placement and system match is the best tweak to my system, then after market power cords like Shunyata brass spikes under subs and speaker stands, my speakers already came with stillpoints for the path stands, other than that i think the r... 
essence jasper 2ch amp
But the big question is, does it make b&w 800 series sound better? I guess since you never see these amps for sale they must be pretty awesome. I dont know what kind of voodoo Dale puts into hes speaker cables and interconnects  as well as spe... 
Budget Audiophile Looking For Amplifier Suggestions
There is a upgraded 555 on audiogon from musical concepts, musical design same company for 590 bucks. Thats a lot of amp for the money. 
Budget Audiophile Looking For Amplifier Suggestions
Adcom 555mk2, i think you can find them used for around 500. then in time send it to Musical design for upgrades. I owned the 555 and its a tank a real workhorse. 
The one piece of gear you will never sell
My Intuitive Design Gamma Summit speakers I'll never part with. 
What speakers for 10k?
So finally after a lot of trial and error selling and trading I achieved sonic nirvana for me. sold my Parasound a21 amp and p5 pre amp and went with Musical Design t100 amp and the sp1 pre amp. bought two REL t9 subs a Shunyata ps8 line cond Shun... 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Intuitive Designs Mosaics and Denali, the bigger brothers of the Gammas are awesome speakers as well. I heard these speakers mated with Eccence jasper amps and the sound is jaw dropping. but way out of my price range. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Thanks Bob, I notice the same thing with the Gammas any little change yields different sound. the Gammas are a part of my system I will never part with, and mated with the Musical Design amp and pre its sonic nirvana for me. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Hey John, yes all of my equipment is from Automated Lifestyles. I've known Duane for at least 20+years. are you from the Quad City area? 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Thanks Reynolds853. so I changed everything in my system except for the cdp, I sold my Parasound a21 and p5 and bought a Musical Design t100 amp and the sp1 pre amp Mosaic cables and a Shunyata ps8 and Shunyata power cords, and the Gamma Summits. ...