200 W, 80 kg, about $90K MSRP. Also their new top of the line preamp Spazio, which I guess means "Space", about $20k, or so. Potential "end-game" gear for sure!
Ron’s New System
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He could have simply said exactly what you did without claiming it to be one of the best classical recordings ever, or even one of the best symphonie fantastique ever, given he has never compared it to the Cluytens on Columbia SAX that has sold for over 2k, the Klemperer on SAX, the Argenta on SXL, or the Silvestri on ASD all of which sell into the hundreds, and there are many others. In reissues the Reiner on Classic.agree that is a good recording, typical of Keith Johnson's early work. detailed and balanced. and it's from tape.
Me too. Kedar complained about the recording quality, as I did not write anything about the performance.agree that is a good recording, typical of Keith Johnson's early work. detailed and balanced. and it's from tape.
It's been many months since I did that kind of comparison. I recall that a couple of the classical tapes seemed even better than this RR. I don't remember which ones.
I have a feeling these will be one of the "best" sounding as well.....
"On Reference Recordings' Symphony Fantastique (still, in my view, one of the best quality recordings of classical music in history"
Yes I think that is hyperbole, please see my reply to Mike that covers it. I wrote about the recording, not about the performance
They issued an exemption because he is a gear-head then went to Steve's to play golf.
When I was into that kinda stuff I taped a reflective foil strip on the wall then used a flashlight to find the wall spot that bounced the light onto the speaker. Also works for the ceiling
The MasterSound components do look nice. With the amps the " tube protection/cages" are integrated artistically into the design, it's ingenious and looks great. The transformers are also I think a strong point in their design. Nicely potted and ample, they look the part.
Yes, I understand that method for the first reflection point on a side wall. My question is about locating the tube traps in the middle of the front wall. Where was the mirror held and what did he see in the reflection? I never think of first reflection points being on the front wall, but maybe he’s talking about the back wave from the panels. There seems to be no explanation forthcoming.
Totally agree. They have a nice symmetrical look and shape that really appeals to me, and others too I guess. I don’t know of any other tube amp that comes close to this, design wise. So very nice!
I think the designers finally has realized they need to look more like a nicely designed SS amp so it once and for all appeals to more people, and not only stand next to the speaker like an ugly glowing infra heater… LOL..!
This design for sure sets new standards!
The MasterSound components do look nice. With the amps the " tube protection/cages" are integrated artistically into the design, it's ingenious and looks great. The transformers are also I think a strong point in their design. Nicely potted and ample they look the part.
You have already send this twice now, and I did agree with you the first time…
But I guess I can agree once more, it it wasn’t enough the first time.. LOL..
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Thanks it was, lol! Not sure how I managed to send it twice.You have already send this twice now, and I did agree with you the first time…
But I guess I can agree once more, it it wasn’t enough the first time.. LOL..
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