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My current amp is a Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 Integrated amp. My current speakers are Aerial 7ts. I have an opportunity to change one or the other. I can go from the Continuum S2 to the JR 625 mk2 with the Capri 2 preamp or from Aerial 7Ts to Raidho C3.1s. for about the same cost. I'm try to improve spacing between instruments and add a little more air. Looking for feedback from anyone familiar with the aforementioned components or general thoughts regarding the best option.
ricred1
inna
7,296 posts
 
At least no-one commented on poor quality of Rowlands.
xti16
1,525 posts
 
Wow, I attended RMAF 2015 and listened to and looked at several speakers. I'm vey surprised at how many comments I've received regarding the quality of Raidho speakers. I haven't heard too many speakers that are detailed, disappear, and sound warm at the same time. I guess my ears are defective
Your ears are not defective. But for some reason some Magico owners (sorry Melbguy1) have this impression Raidho cabinets are poor to average build quality (and yes the cabinets are made in China). I personally disagree with those statements because I own a pair of D2's in Walnut. I think the fit and finish is spectacular. Last when Raidho was showing the Diamond series when they first came out they used Jeff Rowland to drive them
melbguy1
1,438 posts
 
Xt, it is possible with the D series Raidho's Chinese supplier improved the cabinets. My experience is based on the Raidho C3.1 which the OP specifically mentioned.
ricred1 OP
2,001 posts
 
Xti16,

I've owned Wilsons, Revels, Audio Physics, DeVore, and one or two other speakers. I've seen the Raidho C3.1s and to my eyes they are well made. As a matter of fact my Aerial 7t's cabinets are made in China and they are beautiful to me.

I really don't want an argument about Magico versus Raidho.
melbguy1
1,438 posts
 
Xt, i'm not arguing or seeking to argue with you about Magico vs Raidho.
Your opinion of the build quality of the Raidho C3.1 is a good example of
the human condition in a sense; why two people can look at the same
object and espouse completely different views about its qualities or
performance. Cest la vie.
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