takashic
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| New Loudspeakers I purchased a pair of Fremonts, after also owning a pair of Escalante Design Pinyons. I would say that they are the best things that I've heard under $80K a pair, but I have yet to hear anything above that level that is definitively better, either... | |
| Best MONITORS availables I have heard the Magico, and some of the others listed; and, having also heard the Escalante Pinyons, would have to say that they are the cleanest, FASTEST, and least fatiguing speaker in their size range. They are expensive (almost $8,000 with st... | |
| What's up with Talon? Talon Audio, upon losing their former head of design, Tierry Budge, apparently has had to take a new look at their business model and product line. I was curious to see what their new speaker, the Firehawk, would sound like at the HE2005 show, esp... | |
| Analysis Audio at High End Show I heard them, and I currently own a pair of Duettas that were upgraded to signature spec. Although the Analysis Audios do have the high end that ribbons are noted for, the midrange was a bit reticent, and the overall presentation was not up to the... | |
| What is a 'fast' amp? There are other things to consider, even when assessing square wave response vs. music:- If an amp has "overshoot", or it takes the initial transient beyond the original wave's amplitude, then you may get a sound that is harsh or overly etched. Up... |