masongsong

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Debate on a whole front end change
@Rrog - No matter how good your front end is a lousy speaker will sound lousy. Many audiophiles like yourself know that this was an advanced speaker for it's time that still kicks butt even today. Between the two the clear winner is the front end.... 
Debate on a whole front end change
@Dtc - You are correct, the Theta is a Pre/DAC in one and that is the big concern is that while both have DAC of similar performance like an amp has similiar wattage the big concern is the change in sound from the different technology used in both... 
Debate on a whole front end change
@Erikminer - Replacing the cd player for another cd player is a moot point since his player is already a high quality play. Got the model from him (Denon DP-QS1). Unless he wants to buy a Meridian there really isn't much benefit to upgrading and t... 
Debate on a whole front end change
@Rich - The sweet spot is actuall been increased since the last time I had the pleasure. He picked up some Sound Traps to increase the range of the room 
Debate on a whole front end change
Hey John :) 
Debate on a whole front end change
@Has2be - He lives in CA and I live in UT. His neck wouldn't do well fly or drive so if/when I buy the proposed gear he would just have to take my word for it. 
Debate on a whole front end change
@ Daniel - 1) The Theta Gen 8 v.2 is listed between 7-8k alone on the used market + Denon + Kimber Select and you can see where the price adds up just going off used prices at the going rate on Agon.2) As good as they make the CLS's sound all ML s... 
Debate on a whole front end change
@ Danlib1 - That is the kind of positive response I was hoping to hear. Since this has the DAC built in w/ option for Native streaming I hope that it will sound even better. I myself am waiting for the finishing touches on the development before t... 
Debate on a whole front end change
@ Rich.....You are right on all 3 accounts. However he has an open mind and has evolved with the times. As my recommendation to him promotes making another change we are both running the tradional setup but being of the younger generation I am mor... 
Debate on a whole front end change
Wow. I didn't think to have to put a disclaimer to keep childish responses out the picture. If you read the title we are debating the subject, hence it was a topic already on the floor. I am looking to upgrade my speakers next year so he brought u... 
Salt Lake City, Utah
Bump.In Spanish Fork/Provo. Anyone still in UT listen ti HIfi?-Joshua 
Wilson Sophia 3
Went to the only dealer for Wilson in UT and had a go with the Sasha in all Mac gear (501mono's) and all I can say is WOW!! Huge soundstage and music is crisp, dynamic, and effortless.If the new Sophia 3's sound even 80% close to the Sasha at 10k ... 
Bi Amping Martin Logan Vantages
Too much detail to explain the purposes of using the AVP instead of the Pre/Pro. Suffice to say it will all come together next year in Spring with the "right" setup.For right now still testing and learing for that end result hence this particular ...