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Interesting. I heard a pair of those floorstander Gallo 3s in a smaller room powered by a 100w EL34 stereo tube amplifier with some decent iron transformers behind it. The sound of that middle "CDT3 (Cylindrical Diaphragm Transducer)" component in that MTM type design was pretty neat. Like a circular flat ribbon of sorts. Smooth sound, quite surprising. My friend missed out on buying a used pair and kinda regrets it. A unique looking and sounding speaker in a small floorstander. I wonder if a pair of those new Strada 2 separate units with a REL sub would sound close.
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When I bought the Gallo 3 series, I multiply auditioned the Strada 1s, and while I found them good with the Gallo sub, I had a clear preference for the 3s. Interesting sidenote: I've bought most of my speakers without hearing them, but the Gallo's were an exception, and I got to closely listen to both the Stradas and the 3s several times. I've enjoyed almost all of my speakers, but the Gallo's lasted about a week, despite my loving the auditions. As I said, I suspect power issues, despite the Gallos being rated down to 30w. With the right amp, I could se an old pair of 3s being a steal, though I'd not want to find service on that CDT3. |
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