That is quite an observation. Was this in a different system context, or did you hear your 30/12 in the same system as the Super Rockport? I'm curious because for a 30/12 to sound almost broken is quite a statement. I'd be interested to know what other equipment this dealer would have in such a system. It must sound incredible. Thank you for sharing.
I know it sounds unlikely, I adore my 30-12 and will probably never replace it. It sounds wonderful. But I have heard the SME in direct comparison with the Super Rockport. I've also heard direct, lengthy, comparisons between the Rockport and a variety of other super decks (not the Tech Das). The scale of the gap in performance was striking, at least to my ears. That is not meant as a criticism, because great decks have to exist in the real, commercial, world, the Super Rockport ignores such criteria, and doesn't exist as a real world product. In that sense it isn't competition for anything you can actually buy. Next time you are in London, Peter. i'l take you to hear it. And you are right about the rest of the system. As an example, the transformers are wired with pure platinum, 300,000 dollars worth. Annoyingly, it does seem to make an audible difference . Crazy, but I like the idea that someone is prepared to be very silly.....the guy is a dealer, but this sort of stuff is done for his own fun, not for resale. In truth he's a dealer who is really just an enthusiast who funds his hobby by selling fine, but more 'normal' equipment. I haven't given his name, because the aim is to give a few details about the Rockport, not boost a particular business . This is more about a personal obsession with seeing how far things can be pushed.