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| Dartzeel 108 vs Ayre Mr-X I think we all know who needs to grow up here :)Charles, you have a good point. However, fewer and fewer dealers on earth are willing to loan their equipments out for days. It's a fact, many dealers told me they stopped doing so because loaning eq... | |
| Speakers you regret selling This sure was an old thread :)As I "climbed" the ladder, I found myself not changing equipment nearly as often. First of all, it's too costly to change in this price category. Second of all, it's too heavy to move those big speakers and amps. Thir... | |
| Dartzeel 108 vs Ayre Mr-X As everyone can see, I have created some enemies here.Audiofool is well known here, he especially hates Usher speakers which are praised worldwide by both owners and professional reviewers. I loved my Usher BE-718, therefore he hates me.For those ... | |
| Dartzeel 108 vs Ayre Mr-X I was considering them a few months back, along with the matching pre amp. I wasn't impressed by the Ayre in dealer show room, Bar81 will jump in soon I am sure and start accusing my hearing inability since he owns Ayre MXR and that should be the ... | |
| Sonus Faber Guarneri vs Guarneri Memento Clodius, don't use the grill so you don't see the knots? I was surprise to see that as well when I first "saw" the GM in person, given how fanatic Sonus Faber is about aesthetic and finish this is considered a design flaw I guess. but I never run ... | |
| Nova Utopia Be or Dynaudio Temptation\Wilson Maxx I also heard Dynaudio Sapphire in Singapore, I lived there for 2 years and just moved back to US. Like you, I was not impressed. Many will not agree (including Bar81), but I believe any good audio components should sound at least good in the deale... | |
| Speakers for Sonic Frontiers Power 2 Amp? I agree with Shakeydeal to a degree. I have owned both Power 2 & 3 in the past and were able to drive just about any speakers with excellent bass response. they won't produce the deepest bass, but certainly satisfactory. about the tipped up mi... | |
| Nova Utopia Be or Dynaudio Temptation\Wilson Maxx what about Gryphon Atlantis? should be a good match with your Gryphon amp.not a fan of Wilson or JM Labs because of their tonality which is tilted up to my ears. Shardone also made a good point on the issue with multiple midrange drivers; it's ple... | |
| Ayre MR-X monoblocks - how good are they?? After visiting Taiwan audio show twice and living in Singapore for 2 years on expat assignment, I will present a different perspective.In Asia, European brands are far more accessible than in US and just one visit in Adelphi in Singapore will give... | |
| Next upgrade, DartZeel or Ayre Cost about the same as Ayre KX-R, but quite a bit cheaper than Dartzeel. I ordered an Einstein pre which has tremendous dynamic, transparency, and extension, but the most important thing is it sounds like music especially with the right tube. Eins... | |
| Next upgrade, DartZeel or Ayre Well, I made up my mind and went to a completely different direction.I heard the Ayre combo a few times in dealer, I was not impressed. I don't expect to hear all the qualities in a dealer show room, but I also don't expect them to sound flat or e... | |
| Ayre MR-X monoblocks - how good are they?? I agree Avalon Isis is quite neutral and resovling, but to call Avalon sweet and musical is something I would not do, at least based on what I heard in several systems. Maybe it was the cable choice, but I certainly did not feel any enjoyment list... | |
| Ayre MR-X monoblocks - how good are they?? Bar81,I heard the Ayre combo more than 1 occasion on different speakers. Not trying to say Ayre is bad, just saying I wasn't impressed and I already stated the fact Avalon ISIS which was not known to be musical could be the culprit. I also stated ... | |
| Ayre MR-X monoblocks - how good are they?? Of course when I said tube rules, I am referring to within tube's capability. If anyone tries to drive ATC or MBL with SET, he is hopeless.But for a medium load with a good tube amp, I don't think there is a solid state amp regardless of the price... | |
| Ayre MR-X monoblocks - how good are they?? Looking at your system, I think your can look at other areas to improve the sound first. Phono stage first, rack second, amp third. I really like Einstein phono, rumor has it ARC PH7 is also very good. I like GP Monaco stand, but I am sure there a... |