Raidho D2.1

Thanks for you take. Most importantly I'm looking for natural, life-like tonality along with 3-D imaging and a soundstage wherein the speakers seem to disappear. I think I could  be content with well controlled and tonally defined bass sans punch. I'm leaning towards solid state, i.e., Viola Labs...

Dracula = What are some of the "competing designs" that interest you?

@dracule1 Where are you located? I was told by my local dealer the D2 to D2.1 upgrade was 8250 USD. 15000  sounds more like a D3 to D3.1 upgrade. I agree with your assessment regarding the sound quality of the D series. I would add the diamond coating creates a blacker background letting you hear more lifelike music. I disagree with your opinion of the cabinets. Mine are walnut burl and look a lot better than the standard piano black.

That said I too own D2's and am driving them the Aavik U300 (started with an Octave V110 tube integrated). I finally heard D1.1's at Axpona. I also started with the D1's and from what I heard at Axpona from the D1.1's was faster transients. It also sounded a bit louder with an even deeper low end. Almost like someone removed grills from the front of the speaker. But I hate to compare what I heard at Axpona vs my system because one HUGE difference were the cables used at Axpona. The new Ansuz DTC cables are quite an improvement over my Ansuz Ceramics. I say that because I've had 2 demos of the DTC cables - the first was in my home when Lars was in town last October. Honestly the DTC power cord brought my system up to a whole new level. 

@2ndliner  Another thing about Raidho is speaker placement. You want them at least 9ft apart - 3 or more ft from the walls toed in pointed toward your shoulders.

Hi xti16 = I have seen some of your posts elsewhere where you have spoken about your experience with Raidho. Is it possible to give you a phone call? Thanks!

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