Peter,
You asked: why would you choose the Veritys? Like Ray said, "it's the sound man, how does it SOUND!"
I am not a technocrat and have limited experience compared to many audiofools. I own Avalon Eclipses, and Audio Physic Virgos (both way below your budget) powered by 70 watt mono tube amps.I am happy, especially with vinyl.
I belong to a group of foos. We get together every other month and try to enjoy the music, usually turns into listening to equipment, unfortunately.
In one system, probably due to room issues, I find the Cremonas lacking. I feel that properly set they are very capable- just haven't heard it myself.
BTW, on Tuesday I heard SF Pianos. I'd like a pair. Made music out of Choral and Opera. I have never cared for it, now I am interested.
In another system, we have Avalon Ascents powered by BAT VK 60 monos in a big room. The sound is fabulous. Definitley full range.
In another system the Verity Parsifals powered by Joule amps and pre. The room is med/small. In this system I feel as though I can see, feel, touch the musicians. All the stuff about attack, decay... is there. The woofers are rear facing. This one is by far what Ray is talking about- "how do it sound, man!?!?!" (See the documentary The Language of Music). If I could, I'd take the "plunge" with "Marias" money and get the Veritys. Nothing technical, just the sound. In the system I'm familiar with, it feels as though I am at a live performance. In the next room is an even more impressive (expensive) system. But to my ears the Veritys with the Joules are 'mo better, 'mo fantabulous.
Take a few hundred and fly out to some audio rooms (come on guys, invite him over) and listen to some systems. I'm sure some of these fools would let you listen for yourself. You'll still have the $ to make the purchase.
That's my 3 cents.
You asked: why would you choose the Veritys? Like Ray said, "it's the sound man, how does it SOUND!"
I am not a technocrat and have limited experience compared to many audiofools. I own Avalon Eclipses, and Audio Physic Virgos (both way below your budget) powered by 70 watt mono tube amps.I am happy, especially with vinyl.
I belong to a group of foos. We get together every other month and try to enjoy the music, usually turns into listening to equipment, unfortunately.
In one system, probably due to room issues, I find the Cremonas lacking. I feel that properly set they are very capable- just haven't heard it myself.
BTW, on Tuesday I heard SF Pianos. I'd like a pair. Made music out of Choral and Opera. I have never cared for it, now I am interested.
In another system, we have Avalon Ascents powered by BAT VK 60 monos in a big room. The sound is fabulous. Definitley full range.
In another system the Verity Parsifals powered by Joule amps and pre. The room is med/small. In this system I feel as though I can see, feel, touch the musicians. All the stuff about attack, decay... is there. The woofers are rear facing. This one is by far what Ray is talking about- "how do it sound, man!?!?!" (See the documentary The Language of Music). If I could, I'd take the "plunge" with "Marias" money and get the Veritys. Nothing technical, just the sound. In the system I'm familiar with, it feels as though I am at a live performance. In the next room is an even more impressive (expensive) system. But to my ears the Veritys with the Joules are 'mo better, 'mo fantabulous.
Take a few hundred and fly out to some audio rooms (come on guys, invite him over) and listen to some systems. I'm sure some of these fools would let you listen for yourself. You'll still have the $ to make the purchase.
That's my 3 cents.