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Avalon Eidolon or Parsifal Encore

I currently own the Verity Audio Parsifal Encores and am perfectly happy with them. However, a long time ago I heared a phenomenally sounding pair of Avalon Radian HC's, so I am intruiged by the pair of Avalon Eidolon's that is currenlty listed on auction. If I can pick them up at the right price I would consider doing an in house shoot out against the Verities and keep what I like best. Obviously, besides the financial ramifications, this is a big hassle involving shipping heavy boxes coast to coast, so before I decide whether to bid an the Avalon's I am interested in any opinions on how these two speakers compare. I listen mostly to small acoustic ensemble music (right in the Verity's sweetspot), and I use 200 Wpc pure class A monoblocks. Any comments are welcome.
edorr
trcnetmsncom
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Hi Edorr,

Just wanted to add that I thought the Eidolon in almost all regards is a significant step over the Radian HC and if you have the means to do it that you really owe it to yourself to give the Eidolon a try. I believe you will be shocked as I was .... and the dealer for that matter!

best,
Tom
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ladok
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Should be an interesting comparison. After owning a zillion speakers, I bought a pair of Parisfal Encores 7 years ago and have never desired to purchase another speaker. Everything I've read about Avalons tells me they will be more tightly focused with amazing soundstage, tight, tuneful bass... in other words, the perfect speaker for fussy audiophiles.
edorr OP
714 posts
 
OK guys, you convinced me. I will roll the dice and put in a bid on the Eidolon's. If I get them I'll report shoot out results in a few weeks time.
edorr OP
714 posts
 
They fetched $9,300. More than I was willing to pay. Too bad, shootout will have to wait...
edorr OP
714 posts
 
The shootout will happen after all. Just agreed to buy a pair of used Eidolon Visions.
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