westborn

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Tube, hybrid or solid state for Merlin TSM-MMs?
like the Onix. I'd stay away from Classe - I've owned Classe before and did not like it - too homogenized, while at the same time 'glary'.. Strange combo of attributes.. I much prefer a warmish but clear sound with a sharper edge to the transients. 
Opinions on Epiphany 20/21's?
Absolutely first rate.. Hear them and you'll be amazed. 
Best Integrated for Sonus Faber
Agree with the BlueCircle for hybrid. Look also at Unison and Pathos. Would recommend Plinius solid state. 
New Acoustic Zen Adagio loudspeakers
.. I appreciate your tonge in cheek... I was zipping through and didn't read it right. I am the worlds worst about using cryptic wafts of dry sarcasm on the web and emails, etc. which I expect folks to 'hear' with the smile in my voice. It's all g... 
New Beryllium drivers by Usher at CES2005
...heat pipe, then they aren't Eton's 'top of the line' as you say. http://www.solen.ca/eto.htmThey sound like nice speakers though - I'm jealous! I like the DAppolito layout and the the Eton drivers are top notch (some would say and I would not d... 
New Acoustic Zen Adagio loudspeakers
I've been aware of AZ since Robert Lee left Harmonic Tech and have read reviews on almost all of his different cable iterations since the company inception. AZ is quite well known to anybody that follows this business. I was asking about who made ... 
New Acoustic Zen Adagio loudspeakers
Who makes those - anybody know? 
OK WILSON OWNERS. HERE IS YOUR CHALLENGE
Yes, khrys, tounge FIRMLY in cheek. It was late last night when I was reading through the forums and the 'challenge' just struck me as funny in an adolescent way (no offense AlDavis - sorry about that). I'm sure the Chimeras are very good speakers... 
OK WILSON OWNERS. HERE IS YOUR CHALLENGE
Man, you really KICKED THEIR ASS, man!!!VERY impressive.Both hilarious AND impressive.I can see why nobody wants to mess with you man!! Your speakers would like KICK THEIR SPEAKER'S ASS! AWESOME DISPLAY MAN!!