I have often noticed the same thing you are speaking of (in several ways). The sound of a song on a TV program or a movie you are watching will often sound more engaging with the TV sound or movie sound. This observation is often noticed, even with a modest home theatre set up, when watching a...
The perfect speakers for me, and for many others given the opportunity to truly hear them, are speakers from the Vivid Audio Giya series. Having lived with many fine speakers over the years, nothing has brought me the sheer joy I am receiving from the Vivid's. They satisfy the heart and the...
I just saw your post from much earlier this year. Do you happen to have the Makua preamp with your Kaluga amplifiers? If not the Makua really makes them sing!
I completely agree with NekoAudio on this. I view smearing as a time and phase domain issue (which involves cabinet diffraction as well). Without proper time and phase correctness the leading edge of a dynamic (any sound) is blurred, smeared, or rounded off. Without properly intact leading...
A must-see exhibit at Capital Audiofest will be the GTT Audio room 715 (Nov. 10-12).
GTT Audio will exhibit a compact but musically grand system! The system will highlight a pair of the new Mola Mola Perca stereo amplifiers in a vertical bi-amp configuration. The rest of the system will consist...
A must-see exhibit at Capital Audiofest will be the GTT Audio room 715 (Nov. 10-12).
GTT Audio will exhibit a compact but musically grand system! The system will consist of: Vivid Audio Giya G4s2 speakers; Mola Mola Makua preamp with built-in Tambaqui DAC circuit; a pair of the new Mola Mola...
Well said Jim! Music programs in schools have suffered for a number of years now. There's so much evidence to substantiate that there's no substitute for music, whether playing an instrument or listening deeply, when it comes to the cognitive health of mankind. Plus, there's nothing that stirs...
In our experience the Vivid Audio speakers are quite easy to place. Whether close to the sidewalls or at a distance the bass performance remains quite consistent. The frequency at which the side-firing woofers crossover may be a factor.
If you have been wanting to hear Vivid Audio speakers at a trade show, we will be at the Capital Audiofest (Nov. 10-12) with a pair. In room 715 we will have the smallest model in Vivid Audio's flagship Giya line - the Giya G4s2. They will be driven by a Mola Mola Makua preamp w/built-in DAC...
The best on-board phono stage in an integrated amp is without question the Mola Mola Kula integrated. The optional phono stage for the Kula has the same exact circuit as the stand-alone Lupe phono stage from Mola Mola. Neutral, dynamic, 3-D and plenty of gain. Really good!
The emergence of ultra high-end integrated amps were largely due to customer desires. If a particular system justifies the best in amplification (preamp and amp) but space is an issue or budget allotment is a concern, the high-end integrated amp can be the perfect solution. The best integrated...