@jon_5912 > time to buy blind. It's when you are confident that you're getting something more for your money than you'll get otherwise
Blindjim > we are on the same wavelength there.
> “Performance isn't even relevant if the look isn't what they want. “
Blindjim > that was me. And still a bit. Though I’m determined this time not to let esthetics play as large a role as performance.
I’m not keen on boxes per se. just big rectangles don’t do much for me. However…
Normally I would not ever consider this level of expense. But its getting late. Chances are I likely can, so why not?
> advantage of dealer support.
Blindjim > there’s only one outlet I’m aware of nearby. I’ll have to see soon a bit more intently. Others range from 40 to 75 mi. the lines being carried by al of them is not fully clear but at one outlet, its fairly expressive. Radhu, Magico, KEF, ??? not sure what the rest are up to lately.
Many around here are or were, supposed dealers but did not stock inventories. Or had one bare bones setup like a receiver, CDP, and a pr of speakers. Always with the aclade “we can get you whatever!”.
Things might have changed of late. I will look into this more.
I’m a mite concerned of any real tangible support even at 40mi. though.
Overall, that is good sense.
Actives seem to me to be like a closet. Not much room to coax the sound much to something better. But then as with any number of other elclectic audio pieces. Dunno. Never had any. Had the shot to hear some but my then bias flatly resfused the offer. Listened to BW 800s & 801s instead. Albeit, driven by Meridiaian elecs.
Hopefully I’ll fall into something good. Like a middle range unit. And target its igher end sibling. We’ll see..
Good thoughts. Thanks.
Blindjim > we are on the same wavelength there.
> “Performance isn't even relevant if the look isn't what they want. “
Blindjim > that was me. And still a bit. Though I’m determined this time not to let esthetics play as large a role as performance.
I’m not keen on boxes per se. just big rectangles don’t do much for me. However…
Normally I would not ever consider this level of expense. But its getting late. Chances are I likely can, so why not?
> advantage of dealer support.
Blindjim > there’s only one outlet I’m aware of nearby. I’ll have to see soon a bit more intently. Others range from 40 to 75 mi. the lines being carried by al of them is not fully clear but at one outlet, its fairly expressive. Radhu, Magico, KEF, ??? not sure what the rest are up to lately.
Many around here are or were, supposed dealers but did not stock inventories. Or had one bare bones setup like a receiver, CDP, and a pr of speakers. Always with the aclade “we can get you whatever!”.
Things might have changed of late. I will look into this more.
I’m a mite concerned of any real tangible support even at 40mi. though.
Overall, that is good sense.
Actives seem to me to be like a closet. Not much room to coax the sound much to something better. But then as with any number of other elclectic audio pieces. Dunno. Never had any. Had the shot to hear some but my then bias flatly resfused the offer. Listened to BW 800s & 801s instead. Albeit, driven by Meridiaian elecs.
Hopefully I’ll fall into something good. Like a middle range unit. And target its igher end sibling. We’ll see..
Good thoughts. Thanks.