I disagree with the Stereophile show report. The Perspective2s are smother, but nothing is “whited out.” They use the same tweeter. They have higher resolution overall.
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
Just wanted to update my prior thread where this topic may have gotten lost. As many of you may know by now, Joseph Audio has come out with the new Pulsar Graphene 2. This new iteration of the venerable Pulsars has a graphene coated magnesium midrange-woofer cone, and the drive motor, suspension system, etc., have been revamped. From what I have been told, the upgrade is pretty significant ... the sound is fuller and has greater ease, yet is very resolved. Jeff Joseph advises that an upgrade path will be available for existing owners of the Pulsars, too. Also, note that the price quoted in the Soundstage piece was in Canadian dollars ... Jeff informs me that the price in USD is $8,999 per pair. I am eager to hear the new Pulsars.
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Glad to hear markalarsen. The "whitened" comment gave me pause. I don't like the idea of the tonality being messed with too much. Nice little report on them here too: https://audio-head.com/joseph-audio-announces-updates-to-his-pulsar-and-perspective-loudspeakers-axp... I'm getting excited about one day...hopefully...owning a pair. |
Jason said, "The sound may be a little whited out, but it is seductively smooth." Read more at https://www.stereophile.com/content/rowland-conductor-phono-preamp-joseph-audio-perspective2-graphen... I have no idea what this means, but we do not seem to be hearing the same thing. The Perspective2 sound richer and deeper, one of the best I have heard. I view reviewers as giving me a lead. I make my decisions on what I hear. BTW, I might like the O/96s more if the demoed them with better music. The selection of music at these shows often is horrible, unless Lars Christensen is in the room. |
To an extent I agree. I did not care for what the guy was playing in the room with O/96's but on the other hand, he spied that I had a record in my hand-that I had just purchased from Vincent Belanger-and asked if I wanted him to put it on. It's a two way street. If you don't like the music being played it is up to you to ask for something you like to be played. If you do and they say "no", than the criticism is fair. We all at this point know how the game is played. Some-but not all-vendors want to control the music so that the greatest possible number of people will stay in the room and so that their gear sounds good. No wonder Diana Krall and SRV are so popular-they do no tax the system. You won't hear large complex ensembles or classical music or even piano much because they lack the wide audience and they are more difficult to recreate. What surprises me is the lack of male voices being played. Richard Thompson's rich baritone would be a prime example. I don't mean to derail this JA Pulsar Graphene thread. |
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