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Adam Audio of Germany
Yes, I am aware of the importer and have talked to them at the AES show and via email. They currently import the studio monitor line but not the home. They are working on it.I am so impressed with their studio monitors that I really want to hear t... 
What dynamic spkr. did you go to from electrostat?
I went from Martin Logan Requests to Avantgarde Duo Omegas.The Duo Omegas, with proper room placement are better on all fronts.The most LIVE, natural sounding speakers I have come across short of spending tens of thousands of dollars more. And bei... 
Which speakers excel at low volume?
I would have to offer a third vote for Avantgarde Duos. Because these speakers are so dynamic they are involving at very low volumes.- rmf 
Are horn speaker colored or more open and dynamic?
Depends. There are some older horn designs that I wouldn't give a nickel for. And then there are the Avantgarde Duos. Over the years I have owned conventional speakers, planars, and electrostats. I have abandoned them all for the Duos. Nothing com... 
Avantgarde Horns - amps you've tried and love?
Audiopax Model 88s are my personal favorite. These are amazing monoblocks that to my ears give me the best of tube and SS amplifiers. You get the wonderful, musical midrange that you would expect AND great bass, AND an amazing high end that must b... 
Best redbook CD playback system for $30k
After a lot of research and listening tests this is the system I came up with. Since it blows my budget by a few $K I will have to heed the advice of the many contributors to this thread and buy at least one component used.Audio Aero Capitole CD p... 
Best redbook CD playback system for $30k
Wellfed,Thanks for the suggestions. I took a quick look on the web and your system appears to be very good bang for the buck. I will look for these components in my area and have a listen. Just curious, what do you use for interconnects?Thanks again. 
Best redbook CD playback system for $30k
Gee, one useful answer out of 7 replies (thank you Wellfed). I guess everyone is in a joking mood today.I am serious. I have $30k saved up to buy the redbook CD playback SYSTEM of my dreams. (Sytem means CD player, preamp, amp, speakers and all in...