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I must be hearing something, because I thought for $20k ish the 802D3's were darn good. But maybe I'm a little biased. I used to own 801F's....a hundred years ago.
dealers I work with mostly do not trade in their nuts. They're more like audio dealers.
Well, it depends on what is the point of reference and what you compare them to.
Any comparison to real hi-end like Magico, Giya or YG speakers would be just ridiculous.
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multi-tower linesource Ribbon / ESL /Horns etc is when you hit SOTA and real High end ..
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Really? I rather like the 800 D3 series. Maybe some Martin Logan ESL15a's for Jeff. :audiophile:
I am convinced! LoLGood luck convincing people of that.
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I agree some multi-tower linesource, ESL & horn speakers can sound amazing. I like the classic Infinity and Genesis linesource speakers, the ML CLX Art ESL's with matching subs & the Avantgarde Duo Mezzo & Trio XD horns. Though high cost of entry and room considerations come into play, making them impractical and/or out of reach for most.Everyone has their own level and reference , B&W, Magico , WA, YG , et al, Basically all single point source monkey Coffin type Speakers are all laterals IMO...
Different as oppose to being "better" , all quite capable in their own right, multi-tower linesource Ribbon / ESL /Horns etc is when you hit SOTA and real High end ..
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It is very possible to assemble a very musical and engaging system without having to spend > $100K. While we are seeing inflation levels in audio that don't exist elsewhere in the economy, there are a lot of good looking and sounding products being developed for sale at reasonable prices.
As long as there is demand and willingness to pay top dollar for extreme stereo components, manufacturers will continue to design, build and sell.
Look forward to reading Jeff's journey in audio.
If he sticks with Cone & Domes, I could see Magico M3's, Gryphon Trident II, Vivid.
I’ve read a number of comments on “Jeff’s Getting a New Stereo System: Part One,” some in the form of letters that folks have written me, but also on some of the better audio forums, such as What’s Best and AudioShark. People seem to be having fun debating which way I’ll go.
Good to see this little piece in there ...
That was the approach I took after previously moving to Boulder separates (1060/1010). I can't say I miss the clutter & have been able to invest more on cables and isolation.Ok, didn't slog the whole thread, but I'm seeing the gist is downsizing/simplifying.
Good luck convincing people of that.
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Just keep exposing them to it , As experience and hi-fi knowledge grows they will hear it for themselves, not everyone can immediately appreciate the next level.
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