I think the Zs are truly amazing, possibly the best 'conventional' speaker I've heard. One integrated amplifier that has not been mentioned that I think would pair wonderfully is the remarkable new(ish) Audionet Humboldt.
The Humboldt is great indeed. For me the Dartzeel and Thrax bring more realistic, live music. But both are must more expensive.I think the Zs are truly amazing, possibly the best 'conventional' speaker I've heard. One integrated amplifier that has not been mentioned that I think would pair wonderfully is the remarkable new(ish) Audionet Humboldt.
This is simply not true. And I know both the Humboldt (own it) and Trax Dionysus / Heros very well. You can have a preference but don't call Thrax more realistic ;-). Both combinations are superb thoughThe Humboldt is great indeed. For me the Dartzeel and Thrax bring more realistic, live music. But both are must more expensive.
Did you hear both amps with the Stage? An integrated amp can be grat like e.g. the Humboldt. A pre amp and poweramp is often much better as Thrax or Spectral proof. The Humboldt s great for less money but for my ears, music the Thrax is much better. Maybe my sources and cables makes the difference ;-)This is simply not true. And I know both the Humboldt (own it) and Trax Dionysus / Heros very well. You can have a preference but don't call Thrax more realistic ;-). Both combinations are superb though
At some point you need to stop and admit you were out of line. First it is not powerful enough and then it is an integrated and the speakers deserve better.
You must mean it needs to be something YOU sell. Cmon.
Pity. All I can say about these great brands is that I heard the Thrax combo with Plural Evo; top line Schnerzinger cables, full room treatments with schnerzinger gadget many times. And the sound: Awesome! But more realistic than Humboldt? I wonder. Seductive, yes. But realistic sound reproduction also means pace and rhythm. In this Humboldt excells. Humboldt and Thrax both offer a view on sound reproduction. Neither of them present the true realism of live music.Did you hear both amps with the Stage? An integrated amp can be grat like e.g. the Humboldt. A pre amp and poweramp is often much better as Thrax or Spectral proof. The Humboldt s great for less money but for my ears, music the Thrax is much better. Maybe my sources and cables makes the difference ;-)
I see why you like Thrax. I have Dionysos preamp, and they are amazing. Very few people have heard them, and when they do, they have all given the best praises. I am looking to add Teres monos at some point. Some of the finest. They are also very well built and look very prestigious.Did you hear both amps with the Stage? An integrated amp can be grat like e.g. the Humboldt. A pre amp and poweramp is often much better as Thrax or Spectral proof. The Humboldt s great for less money but for my ears, music the Thrax is much better. Maybe my sources and cables makes the difference ;-)
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