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Greetings Per What did you gain by replacing your Marants SA with the Bryston? 1. I was distinctly 'underwhelmed' by SACD. Rarely, did I notice any significant difference in the sonic qualities when switching between the CD and SACD layers of a hybrid disc. 2. The marantz took on a gutsier...

Ascent / Spire I leap at the chance that this little exchange provides. I have been listening to Ascents from some 8 yrs now, and the upgrade bug is beginning to eat at me. Has anyone an idea as to how the Ascent compares to the Spire (or perhaps the other way round)? I have raised this...

Hello I tied my Ascents - the originals - to the same SACD player you use. Therefore, my experience with amps may prove interesting to you. The system was powered by Bryston (BP26/4B SST) until I tested the NuForce Ref 9 V2 SE. For the first time the system (i.e., the speakers) acquired the...

In case anyone is still interested, the review in question can be found on the website of Absolute Sounds : http://www.absolutesounds.com/index.php?page=21&product_id=477 I seize the occasion to ask any seasoned ML afficionado how s/he would assess the difference between the earlier Ascent and...

Ascent vs Spire I fear that I am in the wrong forum. However, let me say my piece and then someone might be kind enough to redirect my query. It is simple: I have owned and enjoyed a pair of Ascents for 8 yrs now, but am wondering what kind of impact the much newer Spire (eventually the Summit)...

Jeff Many thanks.:bowdown: I'll be buying an apron, I guess. Bien à vous e

[SIZE="4"]To all those in the know ... I have read occasionally about replacing panels in the MLs. I own a pair of Ascent manufactured in 2000. What should I be looking out for as a sign that the panels could stand replacing? Is the replacement expensive? Done by professionals or DIY? thanks...