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Isophon Cassiano with diamond tweeter

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to repeat the issue that I might indicate in other topic concerning preamplifier/poweramplifier. However, this is to get a different point of view and advice from you guys.

I currently own Isophon Cassiano speaker with diamond tweeter. Gryphon Diablo and a pair of Accustic Arts Preamp I mk3/ Amp II mk2 are being considered to be accompanied the existing speaker. Have you guys enjoyed the Cassiano speaker? Can you advise me to choose either Gryphon or AA or maybe an amplifier else for the best combination?

Thanks!
footix
footix OP
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Hello Lloydelee21,

Thank you. Please show me words that Dick Olsher of Stereophile had talked about this speaker with Accuphase electronics. I could not find those.

Thanks again!
lloydelee21
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Could not find more than this quickly...but this is a quick snapshot from Dick Olsher's coverage of CES 2006 on Enjoy the Music. i thought i read more somewhere else.

"The coupling of Accuphase electronics and the German Isophon Cassiano speakers ($25,000/pair) made a good impression. San Cassiano, a ski resort in southern Tyrol, donated the name for this high-tech project, replete with Thiel ceramic diaphragm drivers."

footix OP
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Hello,

I want to add ASR Emitter II Exclusive into the list. The used one costs as much as a new Gryphon Dialo.

Have you guys experienced with this ASR amplifier, please comment and advise.
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zuio
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Ceramic drivers need warm amps. I would look into :

RWA 70.2 Monos
Valvet A3.5 Monos
Leema Tucana / Hydra
Vitus SS-010

warm, fast & stable to 2 Ohms and often seen with ceramic driver based speakers
footix OP
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Hi Zuio,

How do you think about Einstein or Octave? I see that Isophon has done demonstration between Cassiano and Octave in several exhibitions.

Thank you,
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