Recent content by Zero

Stefan, Will do. Meanwhile, you're gunna have to post pics of your setup once the new toys arrive! I look forward to seeing the pics!

Hej Hej Stefan, I passed through Malmo in July. Didn't have a chance to stop though. :( I'm surprised you got to hear the Ethos. As I understand it, they aren't even 100% complete yet and are still many months from entering the market! Word on the grape vine is that they are quite bad ass. I...

Wilson Audio Watt Puppy's (USA) Karan Acoustic KA I180 (Serbia) Lector CDP 0.6 MK 3 (Italy) Totem Acoustic "The One" (Canada) Mark and Daniel Maximus Mini (China) On loan: McIntosh MA7000 (USA) McIntosh MCD500 (USA) Lenehan Audio ML1 (Australia)

Just because a Porsche 911 is 'reasonably priced' compared to a Bugatti Veyron doesn't make it inexpensive! hehe Though I don't think anyone here would argue that 10k for a good high end stereo system is unreasonable (I know I wouldn't), there's still no denying that from an outsiders...

Mantana, Thanks for your wonderful comments! I will readily admit that I'm not the worlds best technical writer. However, I try to compensate for that by accurately depicting, in reasonable detail, what a product can or cannot do. I figure if I can at least get that part right - the rest of the...

Usually the heart of any matter resides somewhere between both ends of the tipping scale. Are we all crazy for spending thousands of dollars on exotic audio jewelry in what for many is the tireless pursuit of aural happiness? Most non-audiophile muggles would say so. Hell, if you start throwing...

Mantana, Every encounter I've had with Blue Circle products has been a very pleasant one. Sure, the layout may not look as neat and tidy as other manufacturers gear, however, Gilbert goes to great lengths to ensure parts inside are matched within strict tolerances and often ties it all together...

Damn I'm jealous. I want to ride in a B-17.. (or an F/A-18 for that matter)..

Mantana, The MA7000 I have on deck belongs to McIntosh. Nope, I haven't heard the Sim I-7 (fantastic integrate) / Spire combo. Would love to though. However, it's worth mentioning that I recently heard a Blue Circle integrate paired with the ML Spire's. It was a marvelous combo! Of course...

Mantana, I once ran a Classe CAP 151 a few years back. From what I recall, it was a good amp, though I personally found it a by dry and sterile for my tastes and components at the time. Good stuff, but not for me.. Man, a PBN get-up and a set of ML Spire's! You're truly a spoiled guy...

Mantana, Thanks for the reading! Yep, she is a heavy beast. In fact, when the MA7000 came in, it arrived via: an 18-wheeler! I wish I had more input with regards to how they would match your Montana's. Unfortunately, I've not heard those speakers so I'm completely unable to comment. I will...

Here's a shot that is just obscure enough to post in confidence. :D

Hey boys, Since there are lots of Mac boys here, I wanted to hip you all to my latest product review that features the MA7000 bad-boy integrate over at www.sonicflare.com ! Check it out and let me know what ya think, whether ya loved it, hated it, or found it immeasurably boring. :ROFL: Just...

Pretty looks. Awesome build. Typical ICE sound. Clean, transparent, tight and powerful bass with a surprisingly smooth top end. Exciting to listen to at first due to technical accomplishments, but once the moonlight is over you end up realizing that they sound more like hi-fi and less like music.

There are tons of class D amp's I've heard, and tons that I have not. Of those, my two favorites have been the: H2O Signature 100 amplifier ($2000) and the Red Wine Audio Signature 30.2 ($2600 for the amp, $3000 for the integrate).