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Can Focal Diablo Utopias be paired with a tube amp
I actually bought the Diablo utopias as well. I listened to them at the dealer's showroom with great tube great as well as good solid state. The tube combos were A/R and BAT and the solid state was Mcintosh and Halcro. In this comparison, I like t... 
Has anyone hear the Anthony Gallo 5LS Towers?
I went to demo the 5LS's again and there was another person there that was seriously considering them. We got to talking and now am thinking of a group buy. Is ther eanyone out there interested? Obviously, substantial savings are what we are after. 
Has anyone hear the Anthony Gallo 5LS Towers?
Hey Marty. I just heard them as well setup on Mcintosh amps. It looked like the setup was correct in a 16x23 room. They played them against the 3.X's and the 5Ls sounded much better. that is why I am guessing the setup was done well inthis demo. T... 
KEF 205 / 2 or Focal Electra 1037BE
The KEF's are good speakers but I believe that the Focals are in the "best-of-class" category since you are essentially getting their Utopia product in a more affordable package. Their drivers are my favorite. If you are coming from W/P 7's, it wi... 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
Whew! I am back from my weeks of straight work!The No.512 was played through Salon 2's as well as Focal Scala Utopia III's. Both sounded great but I assume that it was a combination of the No.53's and the No.512 that made the system sing. I was aw... 
Focal Utopia III
The Mestro is out? Where can I go to see it? Anyone heard it? 
Burmester and MBL
I have owned Lamm, MBL, and Burmester along with a variety of other products. There is absolutely no question for me. Burmester has better musicality, engineering, build, and ability to be future-ready. I think that Burmester is the only one that ... 
Good stores in LA
Digital Ear guys have been really easy to deal with over the years and they have some top notch gear. They work with you on trade ins and such as well. 
Best amp for Focal 1007 BE
I would check out Burmester. It is as if their amps were crafted to mate perfectly with the Focal drivers. You will love it. 
Revel Salon 1 or-Revel Studio 2??
I am truly shocked as to the preferance of the 1's over the 2's. I don't listen to just rock but have a variety of needs in repsect to genere. In my average sized room, 15x23, I thought that the dynamics top to bottom were more balanced, resolving... 
Revel Salon 1 or-Revel Studio 2??
Better inevery way possibel in favor of Salon2's. I have had both and it is not even worth comparing. I rarely like to speak in absolutes but this one is an "absolute" no-brainer. 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
I have this player running through a pair of Mark LEvinson No.53's. A lot of the reviews listed above are spot on and I am absolutely in love with this CDP. Conversely, and for a bit more money ($8k) I do prefer the other setup I have which is the... 
Focal Diablo Utopia in HiFi+
I listened to a pair of these at my local dealer and bought them for my office/den. They are the most complete Utopias monitor I have ever auditioned. In fact, it was my favorite among anything I have ever heard. The delivery is a bit delayed but ... 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
Economy is bad but music is soooo good. I just spent 3.5 hours listening to the No.512 and I cut a check for it! When it will arrive, I don't know but that is an AMAZING piece of machinery. I can't wait to get it. I already have the Burmester unit... 
Wilson Audio Duette - Burmester amps?
Almost forgot to tell you, the 948 power conditioner made a HUGE difference. Don't forget to get it!