Folks, this thread has never really gotten off track. Some have offered opinions about equipment, room set up, cables, etc. nothing wrong with that. WC has kept the thread going with his review and progress in acquiring equipment, adjust room set up, speaker set up, cabling, etc.
I'm enjoying the journey. I, however, don't like the attacks and trolling (is that the word?). there is absolutely nothing wrong with people's opinions. Whether or not they have actually listened to equipment. They still may have a technical discussion and offer their opinions based on previous use of a manufacturer's equipment or based on their knowledge of the technical design of the equipment. Either is still valid. please stop with the attacks on some that have opinions. If you don't agree or like it, simply ignore it.
I don't agree with WC's opinion regarding whether a person has actually heard a piece or not. That doesn't not invalidate educated and informed opinions. I do, however, respect WC's opinions and his view point. I can respect another's voice but still not agree with it. No reasons for attacks.
I most certainly didn't agree with the person's opinion in the video clip.
As an Electrical/Electronics Engineer, I can tell you that there are certain circuit designs and lend to certain flaws or characteristics that are not optimal. Nothing wrong with expressing that knowledge without hearing the piece. I won't however, bash the piece.
As many are finding out, it may not be the piece of equipment at all that's at fault, it may be power condition, cabling, downstream equipment, etc. lots of factors. So, to simply say, that piece of equipment is crap is totally defeating the entire purpose of threads like this.
I read earlier a poster say he/she heard the Neolith speakers at a show and they sounded bad. Well, no "they" didn't. The setup and room sounded bad to him/her, not particularly the speakers. What other devices were used in the setup and what was the room like?
Anyway, I've been on Audiogon for quite some time and enjoying this thread, but I have a real problem with people that insult and attack and bash. For small companies, sometimes all it takes is one bad review or reviewer to end that company. It could be bad set up, bad downstream, equipment or a terrible reviewer.
go see the outstanding movie ("Chef"), and see a perfect example of a food reviewer and chef going at it.
I know personally that Parasound makes quite nice equipment. On par for the upper top of the line high end equipment? probably not, but bad equipment, not close and good hardworking people work at Parasound.
I don't agree with Viber at times, but I respect his/her opinions and you have to admit, he/she has excellent background and valid opinions.
same is true for many others here.
I'm enjoying WC's journey and I appreciate all the people that have participated in the thread and I have to say, I'm learning so much from you all.
enjoy