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Wilson Sophias vs Avalon Indras
Cdj123- Interesting however according to Avalon's website, the Visions only spec 2 cycles lower than the Indras. 
Has anyone listened the new Argento Flow?
Geopolitis,Does Tidal use Argento Flow internally on some/all of their speakers or is this done at a special request (and upcharge presumably) from you? If this is not standard with the Piano Cera, I'm curious as to how this modification may have ... 
any one every heard nagra pma's with avalon indras
I have deep admiration for both Avalon and the VPA's, however I think the load that the Indra presents would be difficult for the VPA's. 
Accuphase DP-65V
I went from a DP-65 to a DP-75V and the difference was significant and better in every aspect without going into detail. I held onto the 75V for 7 years. 
Focal Utopia III
I see from Focal's website that the Diablo's crossover point is 2.2khz. Elviukai, any sense on how the Diablo's might compare to the Magico Mini II's? 
Focal Utopia III
I thought the Micro Utopia Be was a great 2-way. It seems that with the newer generation beryllium tweeter, Focal n ow has something really unique. I have never heard a better upper octave response than with the Diablo. 
Jethro Tull questions...
The Jethro Tull Christmas album marks a return to the sound of the acoustic folk idiom that was popular from 1975-1979 (Songs from the Wood thru Stormwatch). Although Ian has lost his vocal range of 30 years ago, JT was never a vocal band IMO. 
Focal Utopia III
Elviukai, are you referencing the Micro Be model or the previous generation (non Be tweeter) model? 
best vocal harmonies in rock
You are all wrong......Bee Gees...end of story. 
Utopia Skala / Alto speakers anyone hear them both
Elviukai,Thanks for your insightful comments on the Diablo. However, both Sonus Faber models are lower priced than the Diablo and SF does have a reputation for being colored although in a very pleasing way. Have you read Chris Thomas' review in Hi... 
Avalon Eidolon Diamond or Aerial 20T v2.
Check out the implementation of the ceramic tweeters in the various Tidal Audio speakers (e.g., Amea and Contriva). They both use a 30mm version of the Accuton tweeter (Indra uses a 25mm Accuton). BTW, I have heard that the Indra does some things ... 
Utopia Skala / Alto speakers anyone hear them both
Elviukai,Could you elaborate a bit on your statement about Diablo being the golden egg of the line. Am I to assume that you think it represents the best value in the Utopia III line? Any thoughts on comparisons to other stand mounted monitors? Spe... 
Utopia Skala / Alto speakers anyone hear them both
I didn't think that there is a Nova EM or Maestro EM. Currently, there are only three speakers in the new Utopia III line (as listed on Focal's website): Diablo, Scala and Grande EM. Do you have information to the contrary? I do agree that the Dia... 
Utopia Skala / Alto speakers anyone hear them both
Greg,I don't understand your comment about the Scala's tweeter. I know that the Utopia III line has a different tweeter from the previous Utopia Be it replaces (e.g., 27 mm dome tweeter now vs. 25 mm). BTW, I am considering the new Diablo Utopia 2... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
The new Diablo Utopia (Utopia III line) is certainly the best stand mounted 2-way I have heard.