ricred1

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Would you trust a local dealer to help you put
I submit I couldn't have built my system on my own. I've had the same dealer for 20 years and have purchased 95% of my stereo from him. He is a friend and someone I trust. Over the years he has recommended products that he didn't carry, but had ac... 
what do you think of transparent reference mm1
My advice is to try to get loaner cables and listen to it in your system. I had a home audition of Transparent Ultra Cables and it didn't sound good in my system. I don't think my amplifier works well with network based cables. 
Sophia 1 with McIntosh/Lamm tubes? Please advise
KeithrI'm not recommending Sasha's, I was pointing out that I owned many Wilson speakers and my best advise was to listen to as many products within his price range and let his ears decide. Listening is the only way to know if a combination works.... 
Sophia 1 with McIntosh/Lamm tubes? Please advise
Lewinskih01,I've been enjoying this hobby for over 20 years and the best advice I can give you is to take advice/opinions with a very big grain of salt. I have owned many speakers, including Sophia 2s, 3s, and now Sasha's. The Sasha's are by far t... 
Rega Apollo R
Afranta,Honestly, I purchased the Apollo R because I had an Apollo and thought it was decent for the price. The Apollo was used with an Audio Research DAC 7. I sold both of them and now it's time to listen to something else. The guy I sold the DAC... 
Can my classe ca-5200 power Revel Salon 2's?
Although I've owned a couple older Classe amps(CAP151, DR25& CA-200), I can't tell you every speaker they mate well with. I found their sound relatively laid back and not as open as my current amp. Do amps make a difference? My experience tell... 
Can my classe ca-5200 power Revel Salon 2's?
The truth is in you ears! Unfortunately the only way to know if that combination will work is through listening. 
Wilson Sasha or W/P match with Pass Labs
I own Sasha's and drive them with Densen B-350s.http://www.ultrahighendreview.com/densen-b-350-monoblock-power-amplifier/, My room is 20'x 26'and I think they drive them fairly well. I listen to contemporary jazz and nothing with very deep bass, b... 
Thoughts from THE Show, is $29k the new $10k?
Martin Logan Statements with big Krells is one of the best systems I've ever heard. 
Thoughts from THE Show, is $29k the new $10k?
I didn't attend the show, but because of my recent experience looking for speakers, I agree that the entry level seems to be right below 30K. I sold my Sophia 3s and found a used pair of Sasha's. Unfortunately, as good as I thought Sophia 3s were,... 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
It's been almost 3 weeks now and I listen to more music than ever. Sasha's image and provide more space between instruments than any speakers that I've ever owned. I think I've reached the point where I'm finally done. 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
KeithrAfter having both in the same system and in the same room, I can't disagree with you more. Not because of what someone is telling me, or I'm just saying it to say it, but if the room is adequate, the Sasha's can do things that Sophia 3s can'... 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Bvdiman,Thanks...What pleasure they have brought! 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
I was about to pull the trigger on a used pair of WP8s and my friend sold me his Sasha's. Unfortunately, he is moving overseas, but I couldn't miss this opportunity. I'm very, very satisfied with the change. 
Artemis Speakers as1.0
I've owned many speakers over the years (Klipschorns, Mirage M1s,Audio Physics, Devore,Wilson Sophia 2,3)including Artemis EOSs with metal stands. They don't go super low, but I consider them to be some of the best speakers I've ever owned.