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  1. Randall Smith

    Devialet Phantom

    I have wanted to own one of the Devialet products since Doug first posted his review on SS years ago. I now want 5 of these for my HT. It very well could be my last purchase.
  2. Randall Smith

    Devialet Phantom

    What an interesting product! If the phantom lives up to the other products in the Devialet's line, this could be a game changer. Cannot imagine the company putting their name on a product that would lower their reputation. I cannot wait to see what this product really is....
  3. Randall Smith

    Magico S5 measurements: lowest distortion level ever measured by Soundstage

    Did anyone see the 48 fps version of the newest Hobbit movie? The clarity and depth of the version in 3D was one of the most amazing sights I have ever seen. However, I did not enjoy it. It caused a bit of visual fatigue and actually distracted me from the film. I felt as if I was on the set and...
  4. Randall Smith

    Arrakis 2

    Andy has started to design speakers that have front-firing bass drivers simply because people have a hard time wrapping their mind around side-firing drivers. If Andy Payor says there is no difference, I believe him. IMHO, there isn't another speaker designer who knows more. However, sometimes...
  5. Randall Smith

    Magico Ultimate 3

    What a gorgeous speaker! Stereo, can you describe the newest version of the Ultimate?
  6. Randall Smith

    Would the KEF LS50 Speakers Be a Let Down?

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/557-kef-ls50-loudspeakers Doug loved them. I have considered them as well.
  7. Randall Smith

    Revel Performa 3

    My local dealer got a few models this past week.
  8. Randall Smith

    What's your answer??

    The KEF R500 speakers fit the bill. Great technology, great engineering, and great sound. http://soundstagehifi.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=444:kef-r500-loudspeakers&catid=55:full-length-reviews&Itemid=4
  9. Randall Smith

    New Wilson Speaker

    Have they figured out a clever way of beating science with clever marketing terminology?
  10. Randall Smith

    New Wilson Speaker

    It seems to me that adjusting the alignment of the drivers without adjusting the crossover will lead to phase errors.
  11. Randall Smith

    Rockport Technologies Factory Tour

    I can never say it enough, visiting Andy at his shop was one of the highlights of my audiophile life. He is so kind and smart. A true original. If you ever have the opportunity to pay him a visit in his shop, do not miss it. Seeing the process he goes through to build a speaker is extremely...
  12. Randall Smith

    The Dark Knightmare: It's bottom-numbingly long

    I loved the movie. At the beginning of the closing credits, people clapped and started hooting a bit. Video quality of the IMAX theater was simply incredible. Have not been that visually impressed since Avatar. I am a huge fan of this series and was definitely bummed by the early reviews. But...
  13. Randall Smith

    Talking with Alon Wolf

    I really enjoyed meeting Alon at the TWBAS event. He was very kind and loved to talk audio. The man is very detail oriented. He discussed in detail the type of materials he uses in all of his products and why he chooses certain vendors to buy from. The process is extremely time consuming and...
  14. Randall Smith

    Recent Concerts You've Enjoyed

    The Tower of Power in Newport News VA
  15. Randall Smith

    Your "World's Best Audio System" . . . 2012 Edition

    Did RH provide a comparison for the Arrakis in his preview? Did he provide one for the Altair? The X-2? In the Q-7 preview? In fact, he doesn't. He has heard each speaker, so why no comparison? Aren't they all the best too? Perhaps you will accept his excuse since he generally doesn't provide...
  16. Randall Smith

    Magico Q7

    You would have criticized him whether he compared it to the Arrakis or not. Jeff made the right choice by not unfairly comparing the two speakers. Sure, it would have been great to have the Arrakis onhand for the Q7 review, but I honestly do not believe the room would have supported all that...
  17. Randall Smith

    Is Wilson losing their marketing edge?

    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/wilson-audio-alexandria-x-2-series-2-amazing-alexandria this will certainly drive the price of used x-2's down quite a bit. with a 10/10 rating, in any color, from a Wilson authorized dealer, this could be great for people who want a brand new X-2 at 50% of list.
  18. Randall Smith

    Magico Q7

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  19. Randall Smith

    Magico Q7

    This would be an excellent system. Could live with it forever.
  20. Randall Smith

    Magico Q7

    The speaker is very balanced. It has great extension both in the highs and the lows. All the drivers integrate beautifully. In Jeff's room, the speakers are around 12' from the center seat. I could go on and on about how they disappear and how you cannot even detect their presence in the room...
  21. Randall Smith

    System Builders, How Does Your System get a SOUL?

    caesar is a walking contradiction. he wants his music altered. he chooses gear with "soul" that colors the music. so, in turn, the system is squarely in the way. he is basically assembling an audio system that remixes what has already been mastered.
  22. Randall Smith

    TAS leaves the Maxx 3 off the Editor's Choice Awards - Ouch!!!!

    caesar is clueless. he seems to love to champion against Magico because they are so technically good, he simply cannot wrap his mind around their sound. their sound distracts him! is it possible that he has never hear what his music is supposed to sound like? either way, his biggest flaw is he...
  23. Randall Smith

    Your "World's Best Audio System" . . . 2012 Edition

    Alon also conducted measurements, but his were not available at the time Jeff wrote the article. Also, we were using the mic to help dial in the bottom end.
  24. Randall Smith

    Your "World's Best Audio System" . . . 2012 Edition

    that was a limitation of the microphone, not an indication of how extended the Q7's are.
  25. Randall Smith

    Your "World's Best Audio System" . . . 2012 Edition

    Thanks Jack! The setup went extremely well. The only danger I ever faced was after an ill-advised joke and Jeff's expense. ;)
  26. Randall Smith

    Your "World's Best Audio System" . . . 2012 Edition

    I will speak to Charles about this today and I am sure he will contact Goodwin's to check in.
  27. Randall Smith

    Your "World's Best Audio System" . . . 2012 Edition

    Hello ack, I spoke with Charles Kim, who is representing WideLab for the TWBAS event. He was surprised to hear that a potential dealer found the Aurender to have any issues in the treble. He also said that he wasn't aware of any potential dealers at the moment, but did say that Goodwin's there...
  28. Randall Smith

    Your "World's Best Audio System" . . . 2012 Edition

    I have never seen that site before. Doug started doing videos years ago, but I am not sure he found the response worth the effort he put into it.
  29. Randall Smith

    Your "World's Best Audio System" . . . 2012 Edition

    I auditioned it in my own system a few months back. At the time, the unit was in for review, but after a couple of weeks it became a contender for TWBAS. So, I wrote a story about the S10 instead of review it. I did not have any issues in my system. I also used it for a couple hours today and...
  30. Randall Smith

    Your "World's Best Audio System" . . . 2012 Edition

    The speakers went up yesterday morning at 10 am and Alon got to Wilmington around 6 yesterday evening. Irv was there to help unpack the speakers, not position them. Jeff and I did that yesterday before Alon arrived. Last night, they fiddled with the position a bit and then dialed them in this...

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