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Replace Dynaudio 1.8 w/ AP Virgo or Tempo?

I have the Dynaudio 1.8mkII with Ayre K3x,V5x(coming shortly) and Meridian 508.24 and MIT T2's all around. It's not that I don't enjoy the Dyns or that they are a poor system match, I just feel that the Virgo or Tempo will give me better soundstaging, transparency, and probably a little less mid-bass coloration. Anyone care to comment if this is a worthwhile upgrade. Is it a lateral move? Yes, I probably will be trading off some strengths, weaknesses for others. But the question is whether or not I would get more overall strengths in the trade. Before you go there, I don't think the Avanti's will be within my reach, even used, financially.
dmichael
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timo
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I would ditch the MIT cables for something else. I own a pair of Ayre V-3's biamped to a pair of Legacy Audio Focus 20/20's using Discovery Essential speaker cable. This is a very natural sounding (no Hi-Fi glare, excess siblance, etc.) sounding combo. Analysis Plus Oval 8 speaker cables may work well also. I have found MIT cables to sound more "Hi-Fi" and less musically natural with the Ayre gear. I feel you have an excellent front end and amplification match for the Dyns. Try cables first. The ones mentioned above are not terribly expensive, especially the Analysis Plus line.
semi
649 posts
 
Keep your Dyn. Audio Physic is very lean, clinical, and emotionless. AP might have slightly deeper bass and slightly more top end extension, but that's it. I have heard the older Virgo (many claim original Virgo is better than current model) and Sonus Faber Electa Amator 1 side by side, I much prefer the EA1 over the Virgo and EA1 uses all Dynaudio drivers. I know it doesn't mean all Dynaudio driver speakers are good sounding, but I have personally own some Dyn speakers (including Confidence 5) and I do think they are wonderful.
dmichael OP
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Thanks for your responses. I intend to get higher end cables . Now that you say it, it would be foolish of me to change speakers without providing the cables that the rest of the system deserves to have. I am leaning towards Cardas IC and SC, Shunyata PC. Once I get thru finding the right cables, then I will sit down and be critical. And Semi, I agree, the Dyns are wonderful. I have yet to hear anything that has this level of richness and low-level detail, both at the same time. I have not heard the AP's yet, I expect them to be pretty great with that "disappearing act" they are so famous for. We shall see.
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