Thank you, Keith, for that extremely thoughtful, interesting and clear report! I think you have summarized accurately and understandably the Rockport sound in general (I think the “house” sound is fairly consistent across the different sizes of Andy’s speakers).
I cannot speak to your microdynamics observation, but I agree with you on every single one of your other observations, including that I find the Rockports in general a shade warmer (which I personally like) than your Devores.
As I mentioned privately if I owned Altair IIs or Lyras I would do what Andy Payor does and what Karim of Absolare does and drive those speakers with about 350 watts and greater.
I cannot speak to your microdynamics observation, but I agree with you on every single one of your other observations, including that I find the Rockports in general a shade warmer (which I personally like) than your Devores.
As I mentioned privately if I owned Altair IIs or Lyras I would do what Andy Payor does and what Karim of Absolare does and drive those speakers with about 350 watts and greater.
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