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Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
abd1, The exposed components can be polarizing, I actually kind of like being able to see the quality of the components.....and by definition the entire back is exposed. I don't think it came through on the pics I posted), the components are pla... 
What next?
Others have suggested, pick up a new or used Bluesound Node 130; used is about $350....not a Node 2i, there is only about a $30 difference at used prices; it is several years newer in technology. Add a used Denafrips Pontus II DAC for about $1,30... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
jonah5, Thank you for the reply, sorry I didn't get back sooner....I was soaking up some sun on vacation. The more I read on the CODA S5.5, the more it made sense for me.....so I purchased mine, silver with gold buttons. I had quite a few convers... 
Battle of the Open Baffles
Markmuse. Would love to hear your input on the Caladans. I just received and assembled them on Wednesday, but left for vacation the next day…..haven’t even had a chance to hook them up, much less give them a listen.  
Here's to the temperate, the gentle, the moderates in audio
How about some great responsive dealers and suppliers: Aric Kimball of Aric Audio, Alvin Chee at Vinshine, Mike Kay at Audio Archon, Don Sachs, Mads Buchardt at Buchardt Audio. Chris at VH Audio…..I don’t always end up buying all of their products... 
Quick System Building Pop Quiz:
I’m selling the old gear to offset the cost of the gear I just bought  
Floorstanding speaker experiences/recommendations in the $12-25k range
Joseph Audio Perspective Graphene if you can find used (they go quickly), just double check power requirements. I happen to love Fyne Audio speakers, but they can get pricey pretty quickly……91 to 95 db depends on model  
Quick System Building Pop Quiz:
#1 for sure, I have only 1 satisfactory listening room, and have an adequate system in my office. I want the best system I can afford in the main room. I just added a pair of Clayton Shaw Caladans, CODA S5.5 amp, and am having Aric Kimball build ... 
Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
Back in my drinking days, had several friends with boats, spent a lot of lost time in the “play pen” coralking, I’ll try to be honest and not “fan boy” over the Caladans  
Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
Soix, it's indoor golf simulator leagues.....here in Chicago the golf season is shorter than most places.  
New speakers unveiled from Clayton Shaw - Caladan
I am heading out of town early in the morning tomorrow, and I can't get the picture link to work.....here are some urls for pics to paste https://imgpile.com/i/xoTwIW https://imgpile.com/i/xoT5MP https://imgpile.com/i/xoTh8j https://imgpile.com/i... 
Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
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Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
Sorry boys, my apologies.....I had indoor golf league tonight and I've got a 6:30AM flight. But I'll try to post pics  
Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
First impressions and assembly: Assembly took about 30 minutes per speaker, and all parts were included including a wrench and torx head screwdriver. Once assembled, the speaker baffle tilts back maybe 6 to 8 degrees....but that is of course adju... 
New speakers unveiled from Clayton Shaw - Caladan
I'll keep my comments to the product that Clayton delivers, which is the Caladan. Assembly took about 30 minutes per speaker, and all parts were included including a wrench and torx head screwdriver. Once assembled, the speaker baffle tilts back m...