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High End Integrated Choices
Personally I would go for the Gamut Di150.It is a knockout amplifier.HiFiChoice did a review a few months back,and used a B&W 802D while reviewing.The amp got 95% for sound quality.96% is the highest any product has gotten in HiFiChoice.Hope t... 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
I have heard all the Manger speakes made by the company. The best result comes out with powerful fast amps.I got a fantastic sound using 103s with Gamut electronics.Both these products have their detractors,but brought together under the right con... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Laurence Dickie, the then head techie in B&W, conceived the Nautilus as a true terminated transmission line to completely eliminate rear wave from the driver.The original design called for the 5 way I mentioned earlier,but was shot down by B&a... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Dear Dingus, excellent choice.Infact that speaker is a text book loudspeaker design.The designer is a genius.The original concept called for a 4" dome instead of the 4" flat mid-woofer, but B&W did not want to fund such an expensive and time c... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Dear Skull,when you do take that leap,please donate to the needy, your hyperions that is, I am in the line here first.:-)))).Cheers 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Dear Boa2.I new only on this forum.I am quite well versed with what you are indicating on other forums.It is just that I have learnt to ignore such small issues and enjoy audio discussions more.If a person has an opinion, commercial or not, just t... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
RlapporteWe all feel much better,now that the Arrakis is so cheap:-).You are truly evil,:-).I love the humour.Sphere. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Dear Boa2,Maybe you are correct from a philosophical point of view.For me however audio is a great trip in life,where everybody is entitled to an opinion.As far as purchasing goes, I will finally hear the product before I make a deal.Recommendatio... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Dear Boa2, to tell you the truth, I signed up 3 days ago.I was shocked to see 2001,but what the heck?I can't explain it.I know how most people feel that a commercial chap should mention his background,but even if they don't,it does not matter,espe... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Hi AllI am new on this forum.Having browsed through this thread,I must say that the Rockports are truly special.I have only heard a pair once, and it was an awesome experience.I have to agree with Rlapporte,being a dealer has got little to do with...