Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne

Late to this thread but having heard the micro one at Newport I can attest to their lifelike sound whether it be rock or jazz or classical. I think it was better than the similarly sized and more expensive Harbeth monitor which is quite good in its own right. At the price point this will sell it, it is an audiophile bargain.

How people can comment about any aspect of its sound without hearing it is difficult to fathom.

I love the dartzeel but could see my Ear integrated amp sing with these speakers.

I heard the MM Micros at RMAF, and I thought they sounded fantastic.

While I understand the desire to hear a product demo'd with similarly priced components, I for one do not begrudge manufacturers who demo their products with much more expensive components. I don't feel misled by this practice, and I don't believe it invalidates a product demo, for the following reason...

Objections to the practice seem to be based on the belief that, during the demo, the less expensive component will be "helped" by the more expensive components with which it is partnered. While that may be true, it is not inherently misleading. It would be misleading only if the more expensive components were somehow MASKING THE FLAWS of the less expensive component. In my experience, that is seldom the case. I believe that, as a generalization, the better a component gets, the more it REVEALS THE FLAWS of the components with which it is partnered.

Hence the practice of demo'ing an inexpensive product with much more expensive components can be considered a way of demonstrating not only the product's CAPABILITIES but also its LIMITATIONS. And that may just be the most honest demo of all.

Bryon

P.S. I have no personal or financial relationship with Jonathan Tinn or Evolution Acoustics.

Excellent point Bryon, there`s no place to hide flaws as you increase the quality of accompanying components, it`s all laid bare and exposed.It is indeed a tribute when a modest priced component can shine with far more expensive audio gear.

I think JTinn makes an excellent point that if darTZeel, a very high end company, does not object to using much less expensive speakers, Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne, then that is a great compliment to these speakers because of course they would want the sound of their electronics not to be compromised by less than excellent speakers, regardless of cost. Just because Jonathan Tinn distributes both lines does not necessarily mean they should be displayed together.

"Can anyone enlighten me as to the best way to establish effective contact/communication with the seller?”

Since your question received no learned response, I’ll suggest that you try contacting Jtinn through the Audiogon system. What have you got to lose?