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  1. AudioLibertarian

    New Avantgarde Duo Mezzo G3

    are u sure about 65k? Supposedly 119K according to the Absolute Sound .. I forgot to ask them at the show.
  2. AudioLibertarian

    New Avantgarde Duo Mezzo G3

    In the US its mostly the distributors who jack up the prices. There are some audio companies that insist on their product portfolio be priced the same around the world (taxes VAT exclusive of course). Sadly, too few of those. And, then after these distro fail to sell more than 2 or 3 a year...
  3. AudioLibertarian

    My way to the next Poweramp

    Have you tried the amplifiers the JMF Audio from France, or the Symphonic Line Kraft 300 Anniversary Edition by any chance? In my experience amplifiers from those two brands bring touch of humanity to the music, along with "organic" neutrality & non-mechanical quality of music reproduction...
  4. AudioLibertarian

    New Avantgarde Duo Mezzo G3

    Sounded really good at the Axpona 24, to my ears better than most loudspeakers in the price range of 100K usd category and above. Too bad, when lots of European audio brands are being imported into the States their price almost always doubles, as is the case with these DUO GT 72K Euros (not...
  5. AudioLibertarian

    Axpona 2024 who is going and why?

    Very good sounding I d say.
  6. AudioLibertarian

    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    You are very welcome Jeffrey, my name is Ellie thou :):)
  7. AudioLibertarian

    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    Lou Reed was from Long Island :cool:
  8. AudioLibertarian

    Axpona 2024 who is going and why?

    Jeffrey Catalano's HIGH WATER SOUND room was also a standout for both its excellent if slightly bass heavy (due to room's size) sonics and musical treasures he brings and plays in his room. Highly recommended!
  9. AudioLibertarian

    Axpona 2024 who is going and why?

    I concur that Devore's new Bronze speakers were just sublime sounding. And yes, his selection of musical treasures made his room an oasis for when I needed to escape the usual hi-fi dreck that was being played in most rooms. I was not in a market for new speakers, but after hearing the new...
  10. AudioLibertarian

    Pilium Audio in action-

    The Westminster gear is lovely sounding as well. There are few solid state amps that are also very liquid sounding. I share your issues with Pilium's size, as I no longer can easily lift a 150 pound box by myself, however me thinks Piliums' corporate motto probably is: Buy our amps once, place...
  11. AudioLibertarian

    Axpona 24’ Mike Lavigne pics

    I second that impression! Klaus is the man!
  12. AudioLibertarian

    Pilium Audio in action-

    I visited that room today and I have to say that much to my amazement the Magico A5 sounded lush. Can't recall hearing "lush" and Magico in one sentence. However in this case the sound was something special indeed. Even outside of the sweet spot the soundstage was just enveloping in all...
  13. AudioLibertarian

    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    The sound in that room was indeed superb! Best I ve heard the Avantgarde sounded at any shows I ve attended. And I'm not a "horn" guy by a mile!
  14. AudioLibertarian

    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    One of the best rooms in terms of how mature and organic the music (not the sound of the system) there sounded.... I visited that room few times and spent quite a long time just to give my ears relief and refresh my senses from lot of hi-fi contenders" . That room along with (big surprise)...
  15. AudioLibertarian

    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    I saw those and listened to them today at the Axpona , and with all due respect, their sound was not remotely "worth" that kind of money to my ears IMHO!!! Not even 50 grand!
  16. AudioLibertarian

    Goldmund Mimesis Reference / Telos 8800 vs Audio Note Kondo G1000i / Kagura 2i

    May I ask what solid state amps have you used in your system since the Goldmunds? Thanks so much!
  17. AudioLibertarian

    Goldmund Mimesis Reference / Telos 8800 vs Audio Note Kondo G1000i / Kagura 2i

    Hi, Its been about 4 month since you ve had the big Goldmunds, so any additional observations& comparisons you might have? Thank so much!
  18. AudioLibertarian

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    No, he is most definitely not! The only person who knows or cares when the eclipse is, and why anyone should give a badly scratched LP about it.... ;)
  19. AudioLibertarian

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    Your big Lorenzos are as good, if not better....Again imho
  20. AudioLibertarian

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    When well recorded reggae & hip hop was played on those very speakers in Munich they just fell apart.
  21. AudioLibertarian

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    FREITAG aus LICHT, is one of mine favorites, and YES I have listened to them ALL ! ;) I see you also like works of Wolfgang Rihm! Lately I have heavily gone into works of Paul Mefano and Pascal Dusapin My apologies to the moderator for the off topic!!!! But yes , this music will drive most hi...
  22. AudioLibertarian

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    Actually , I was not , really :) . It just the subject of "controversial" music sometimes brings up those adolescent memories. I still get in "trouble" at home when I have an urge to go thru my Karl Heinz Stockhousen collection on Sunday afternoon at proper levels. ::cool::eek:
  23. AudioLibertarian

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    I never doubted, or questioned your store's customer oriented policies actually. The topic was of Magico's fear, or some may say a reluctance to have their speakers being recorded or played outside of their comfort zone in the public forums, so I just have brought up my own experience.
  24. AudioLibertarian

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    By that logic, folks who want to listen to the so called "controversial" music during consumer hours are NOT serious potential buyers?! :) :) :) :) :) :)... What is a controversial music anyways these days I wonder? Crass? ! When I was growing up in the Communist Soviet Union, the Beatles and...
  25. AudioLibertarian

    Clarisys Audio Auditorium Loudspeaker

    Not to take anything away from your most excellent speakers ....
  26. AudioLibertarian

    Clarisys Audio Auditorium Loudspeaker

    Also the Diptique
  27. AudioLibertarian

    Clarisys Audio Auditorium Loudspeaker

    Mine Model Eminent Techs LFT 6 are full range, and sound amazingly coherent ;) .
  28. AudioLibertarian

    Clarisys Audio Auditorium Loudspeaker

    I believe Eminent Technology has been using same material (Mylar) for all its drivers for close to 34 years.
  29. AudioLibertarian

    Block Audio any experience ?

    Your Symphonic Line amps have no need to fear;)
  30. AudioLibertarian

    ARC announces price increase effective Mid-March '24

    You d be surprised what kind of "knowledge" , first kind, or otherwise some people may have. Having designed and run large industrial production assemblies in various part of the globe, I do have some ideas how products in different industries are put together, with the R and D , etc. Not to...

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