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Tekton Double Impacts
To the latest comments on their opinion of ML speakers whst you heard is Generations ago. As I wrote ,and please do read the latest reviews on the Masterpiece series 3 models that are powered ,that have dual subs per cabinet And the key 24bit,DSP-... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Playback designs  has been up sampling  DSD for a long time and makes a great dac. I have the ps audio direct stream also converts everything to upsampled DSD and sounds very good. A dedicated player- server is essential .you don't want a standard... 
Tekton Double Impacts
I agree with what uou say where i msy love a 3d sound stage, and fast tight  BassYou may enjoy a slower deep image and a rounder Bass.I am just Writtung for one guy in particular was saying Wilson grand slams ,And Big Magico speakers are not as go... 
Tekton Double Impacts
If you truly wanted excellent s Loudspeaker that is  dynamic, transparent great soundstage,as well as imaging,and bass is not only excellent dual Dual powered opposing subs per cabinet 2 subwoofer drivers ,2 Ncore amps per speaker.With Anthem  Bas... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
I totally disagree. I have bought blue jeans cable and several high end brands Not all are worth  the extra Mark up.I have found Silnote to have dome exceptional aufio cables .And refinement, as well as nsturalness do found.If you have any Ear st ... 
Speaker recommendation for married couple
My wife likes the Martin Logan Months  with gloss cherry finish Very stylish and modern , And the music is seamless and musical.The newer ML impressions I was thinking on getting instead but the Bass boxIs huge over 28 inches deep and you need do ... 
Need advice about upgrading speakers ( it might be the last one i own).
You can get a $10 k   Martin  Logan Montis  Loudspeaker for around $5k that will put to shame many speakers Double their cost  and then some and with DSP, for the Bass totally seamless , and no speaker does the critical midrange better then a Elec... 
Martin Logan Spires or Magnepan 3.7?
This is an old thread but must say one thing the new ML speakers integrated seamlessly especially fro Montis ,Summit, and new Impression series these are better then stock Maggie with Mye  stand that helps  but 3.6 or up much more imposing on the ... 
Tekton Double Impacts
My speakers are not slow in the least ,your choice of amplifier will determine that. Yes I did here the D impacts ,not SE version, a  week ago at a audio get together .they did s lot of things well.The Olympica-3 drivers are night and day better q... 
Tekton Double Impacts
One thing the double impacts are not are refined . Erik will not even disclose the Type and crossover type,brands used, and this has Nothing to do  with his So called proprietary design. He uses cheaper parts period . Myself using from basic to Ex... 
2017 amps - $10K to $15K who is on your short list?
James Borgiano last great design the Excellent Ampzilla  monoblocks,,Viitus of Denmark ,as well as Gryphon which doesnot even have a representative Since getting a very unjust bad rap from a reviewer  who didn't first run the amplifier in as recom... 
PS Audio NEW Huron Firware upgrade. 😩😫😩
I originally gave the Huron firmware a negative.Since then things have changed years why, first I corrupted the down load The 1st time by removing the card reader before first right clicking to eject Then getting a ok sign.This one tells me to go ... 
Playback Designs Merlot dac
PS Audio Direct stream has a lot in common with playback  designs for their Master engineer gave the gifted software engineer from MicrosoftA lot of knowledge in DSD, design  ptogrammable software Which is how they operate native DSD, their new Hu... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
I agree a excellent power cord  I have one for the  Core 1800 which just opens up another realm with my whole sudio system  I just bought 2 more power cords for amp pre amp. ALL core products highly recommended. 
Best Tube Amp For Sonus Faber? Or Pass XA-100.5? $6-7,500 Budget, Purchasing Used.
I too have the Sonus Faber Olympica-3 Loudspeakers.I was using a dual mono 50wpc 4ohms pass labs And had 100 watt AR  tube amp softens the leading edge these speakers like current dual woofers give excellent bass yo around 30 Hz. But only if you g...