@shadorne, though shunned by audiophiles, active speakers are a very good idea. The amplifier(s) can be optimized for a known speaker load, not compromised to make it more universal. Roger Modjeski of Music Reference is now offering his own designed and built direct-drive ESL loudspeaker. The dedicated tube amplifier has no output transformer, the ESL no input transformer. And no speaker cables required!
Accuracy vs. Enjoyment
Would you rather have a system that accurately portrays the grooves (or pits) in the record or CD,
or one which sounds good on the majority of discs?
Acknowledging that not all media are created equal, the best system will sound best on the best, most accurate discs. But what if the great majority of average sounding discs don’t measure up, and indeed are annoying compared to the best?
What then?
or one which sounds good on the majority of discs?
Acknowledging that not all media are created equal, the best system will sound best on the best, most accurate discs. But what if the great majority of average sounding discs don’t measure up, and indeed are annoying compared to the best?
What then?
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- 25 posts total