I had the TAD REF1 MK.2 several years ago before replacing it with magico m6s.
i ran 4x LAMM m2.2 amps with , and while enjoyed the overall sound immensely for a good 4 years, i always felt that the lamm didn't have enough oomph to really drive those speakers.
Tried the gryphon antilleon with MY m6 and thought it darkened the sound.the presentation was quite veiled and unengaging.
opted for the esoteric M1X instead- open ,life like ,detailed and musical.
Good morning George,
yes, once a Georgian , well, you know, you'll always be one, at least in spirit......
really glad to hear about the reliability and trouble-free experience you are having with the BAT gear.
and yes, i recall from 10+ years ago, how warm my dedicated room had gotten with...
The few times I heard the Vitus gear, I kept shaking my head with disappointment……
you can’t go wrong with any of the BAT preamps. Had the original Rex years ago, and still regretting selling it.
George,
a fellow Georgian here….. congratulations on your BAT additions…. Had the original Rex preamp and a pair of 6220 monos years back. Loved the warmth(pun), and the musical textured they exuded.
BAT, is definitely an underrated company, imho, on so many levels.
what are you findings now...
Stereophonic, yes I for years have used Siltech almost exclusively…..
but in the last 2-3 years or so I found that their sound has become more sterile and less musical.
the esprit cables have filled up that gap in a significant way.
Received this afternoon a loom of ESPRIT EUREKA CABLES- xlr interconnects, speaker cables and several cords in 15 amp.
cold, out of the box , the sound was …..luxurious!
it has been a rare occasion in my 30+ years in this hobby that I would be so enamored with cables and what they bring to the...
Please share with us your findings regarding the Volta vs. the octopus…..( sounds like a James bond title….LOL)….
had one of the early octopus models years ago and it was quite good in filtering out noise from the ac line….curious how the Volta measures up.
Question for the esprit aficionados-
whic model in the esprit lineup offers the best bang for the buck? Most performance / cost in your educated opinion?
have the eureka sc and pc on a loan…. Impressive!
Unfortunately, John lau ,the owner and designer of CANARY AUDIO passed away few weeks ago….
he was an amazingly smart and kind man with an amazing talent that spans 4 decades in high end audio…. He will sorely missed.
I mostly listen to digital.
One of the best kept secrets in audio…. I have his M250 and I’m floored just how good and musical they are….not to mention the fit ,finish ,and construction are superb.
Very sad news... Peter was an iconic reviewer, both in print and video.
His articulate and energetic presentations always made me laugh and nod my head in agreements. During the several times we spoke on the phone he always came across as the consummate gentleman, humble and kind.
The world...
I have recently added the M40 and p3100hv preamp, and I’m still shaking my head about what must be one of the best sound I have had with my m6 magicos……warm , fulsome, rich, accurate timber ,and punchy and layered bass. Also prefer the AB vs. the class A….. more dynamics and details…...
Vladimir Lamm was an amazing man and inventor. Had several long conversations with over the years ,while owning his terrific gear,and always came away so impressed with this humble brilliant man.
may his memory be blessed for eternity.