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  1. Ron Resnick

    Avantgarde Loudspeakers: Solid-State or Tube Amps

    I am starting this thread to take the Avantgarde amplifier discussion off of the Magico M9 thread. Jeff Tyo interestingly pointed out that Avantgarde itself likes to drive their speakers with solid-state amplifiers. I personally find this totally baffling because, to my ears, I subjectively...
  2. S

    A Visit to Verdant Audio

    Last weekend, I went for my first demo/audio related meetup since the beginning of this pandemic. Scott Bierfeldt of Verdant Audio in Jersey City graciously invited me over to listen to some Art Audio gear (which he imports) and Verdant Audio speakers, which he designs and manufactures. Given...
  3. Ron Resnick

    Horn Speakers at Munich High End 2016

    While I auditioned the Avantgarde Trios with basshorns last year at the Avantgarde factory in Frankfurt, I did not come away with a general understanding of what horns do well and not so well, or why their devotees are so passionate about them (finding them, typically, to be more natural and...
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    Avantgarde Zero 1 Pro speaker for sale

    Ask price: USD10000 Speakers in perfect condition. Currently in Hong Kong. Can be 115v OR 230v. Original packing, including boxes (in perfect condition), manual, remote, and the installation set. Shipping worldwide, will discuss on how much it may cost etc. Please leave your email...
  5. Ron Resnick

    Visit to Avantgarde Acoustic Factory

    Yesterday my wife and I tagged along on Bonzo75's audition of the Avantgarde Trios with basshorns at the Avantgarde Acoustic factory in Frankfurt, Germany. I had never before heard horns. The Avantgarde factory is beautiful as a matter of contemporary design. We received a comprehensive tour...

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