Tidal Speakers owners

I have not heard a comparison, but the sweetness of the top end on the Diacera SEs is one of its strong points. After hearing it after three days of breakin at the '09 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, there was no question in my mind; I had to have this speaker. It was not until the '11 CES that I heard the Sunrays sound as good as the Diaceras and then only on the last day.

In reality none of us can convince you to go for the Diaceras. It is their sound that would have to convince you, not our words. Many have assured me that the Sunrays are superior to the Diaceras, but that is not what I hear.

Tbg saying the the Contriva SE sounds betters to you than Sunray, is not very complimenting for both Tidal and you headring capabilities, no offense! lol

Argyro, I don't understand why you would say that. There are many reasons why equipment at shows doesn't sound its best, especially large speakers in too small rooms. Nevertheless, you may hear differently, but that matters little to me. There are several Sunrays available in the US for $65k, but I have no interest in them. In part this is my being tired of optimizing speakers to my room and equipment.

Tbg,

you need to focus on the fact that the Sunray is a two-and-half way design whereas the Contriva is a three-way design. That makes the Sunray more coherent and easier to place despite its size. It is possible to listen near-field with a Sunray but impossible to do that with a Contriva.

Sunray also has superior drivers ("black ceramic") plus superior cabin construction. There are certain reasons why it is so expensive compared to the Contriva Diacera. Tidal Sunray is a totally different beast and quite possibly the best speaker in the world...

Geopolitis, frankly all of that is irrelevant for me. I don't know what is near-field for you but I the Contrivas are ten feet apart and I listen to them about ten feet from both. My room is well treated so I have no temptation to be closer.

Bear in mind that I am saying only that the Contriva diacera SEs at the RMAF after three days of breakin and on Ypsilon electronics sounded better than any of the Sunrays I have heard until the last day at this years CES being run with Bridge Audio electronics. That is my opinion, which of course, is all that matters. I am very happy with my Contrivas, but would never make your statement, as I think in all cases, that many factors affect what people hear.