I currently own a pair of the C-3s in a great looking cocobola finish. I will admit up front that I have liked Roy's previous designs and own a pair of his Europa's as well. I only have about 30 hours or so on these speakers so that they are not yet broken in. Last weekend I borrowed a custom tube phono stage from a friend so I now had a complete tube system Basis/Graham/Benz H20,
tube phono, Air Tight ATC-2 pre, Viva Aurora SET monos. I am completely pleased with all aspects of their performance. I do not feel the need to add subs ( I have two Green Mountina SW-15s in the room for Surround system).My best descpription is that I can more clearly understand the intent of the artist. The different characteritics and techniques used in the recording process are much more obvious. I found my self playing a lot of vinyl and being completely absorbed in the music. This system did not get in the way.
All the audiophile things are there in spades, imaging, micro and macro dynamics, neutral tonal balance ( as far as I can tell at this point in the break-in process)and wide bandwidth. I will report back after the speakers are broken in and the honeymoon period is over. I have heard and owned a lot of speakers in the last 22 years in this hobby and so far I think this one is the best of all.
tube phono, Air Tight ATC-2 pre, Viva Aurora SET monos. I am completely pleased with all aspects of their performance. I do not feel the need to add subs ( I have two Green Mountina SW-15s in the room for Surround system).My best descpription is that I can more clearly understand the intent of the artist. The different characteritics and techniques used in the recording process are much more obvious. I found my self playing a lot of vinyl and being completely absorbed in the music. This system did not get in the way.
All the audiophile things are there in spades, imaging, micro and macro dynamics, neutral tonal balance ( as far as I can tell at this point in the break-in process)and wide bandwidth. I will report back after the speakers are broken in and the honeymoon period is over. I have heard and owned a lot of speakers in the last 22 years in this hobby and so far I think this one is the best of all.