TAS 2019 Golden Ear Awards
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I think that the 800 D is very underrated and for the most part because it is always or almost always treated like a second class citizen. Play these speakers against its competition with the same quality of electronics, cables and sources and I think you might have a different opinion of what they are capable of. We are using them in our big theater however they can be mated in a 2 channel High End room and be really good.
Horses for Courses --fair enough just not for my race I find the current B+W model too aggressive
Iv'e owned the original Silver Signatures--they were something to savour--since then its been downhill for the brand in my book
sorta akin to the Sonus Fabers -I have the SFGHomages--similar decline currently with the above outfit.
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I fully agree with his first choice - the D'Agostino Relentless. I listened to it powering the WAMMs and yes, it adds flow, realism and a relaxed refinement to the music, independently of how loud is being played.
After the demos I listened privately to the same set-up using other amplifiers that will remain incognito forever and yes, the Relentless is really something very special. Would not mind listening to them in the XLF's , I would forget about tubes forever ...
After the demos I listened privately to the same set-up using other amplifiers that will remain incognito forever and yes, the Relentless is really something very special. Would not mind listening to them in the XLF's , I would forget about tubes forever ...
I was pleased to see the Audiokinesis (Duke Lejeurn) was awarded the Golden Ear (again) for his Swarm distributed bass subwoofer system. IMO one of the best subwoofer systems out there.
I fully agree with his first choice - the D'Agostino Relentless. I listened to it powering the WAMMs and yes, it adds flow, realism and a relaxed refinement to the music, independently of how loud is being played.
After the demos I listened privately to the same set-up using other amplifiers that will remain incognito forever and yes, the Relentless is really something very special. Would not mind listening to them in the XLF's , I would forget about tubes forever ...
Doesn't take $250k to get flow and realism. Nor 1 zillion transistors. I would love to compare with Dartzeel which is the opposite approach.
Keith, you had the chance to listen to those, and unfortunately you didn't. I did. They are in a class of their own, possibly with the darTZeel NHB-468.
Don't put the Relentless down because it's expensive. It's a remarkable achievement.
And yeah, I'd love to compare the two amps as well, of course. But I could easily live with either.
Don't put the Relentless down because it's expensive. It's a remarkable achievement.
And yeah, I'd love to compare the two amps as well, of course. But I could easily live with either.
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Remarkable compared with what then? I've yet to see any reviews or comparisons with other amplifiers.
But you are correct I have no interest in hearing $1 million stereo systems nor do I consider them "remarkable achievements" - actually quite the opposite. However that's for a different thread
Remarkable compared to the other amps that I have heard, and, it seems, to the ones Francisco has heard as well.
You don't need to buy or even want to buy a piece of gear to find it remarkable. And price has next to nothing to do with it, other than the fact that fewer people will be able to experience how remarkable such equipment is.
I understand the market is full of overpriced stuff. But to assume *everything* is *overpriced stuff* and not even want to listen to it, is a bit wrong, IMHO.
You don't need to buy or even want to buy a piece of gear to find it remarkable. And price has next to nothing to do with it, other than the fact that fewer people will be able to experience how remarkable such equipment is.
I understand the market is full of overpriced stuff. But to assume *everything* is *overpriced stuff* and not even want to listen to it, is a bit wrong, IMHO.
Remarkable compared with what then? I've yet to see any reviews or comparisons with other amplifiers.
But you are correct I have no interest in hearing $1 million stereo systems nor do I consider them "remarkable achievements" - actually quite the opposite. However that's for a different thread
Well, I just posted my opinion on it - and it is my feeling that we have to listen to such systems to understand them. No review or written comparison will elucidate you. And most of us post for the fun and interest of sharing information, nothing else. But I understand you - I would feel the same as you about $1 million cars. It is why I do not go in car forums ...
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