Purity NowHi Peter,Curious about the XS series, but not really yearning at this point. I have concerns about the cost, heat output, increased power needs with a decrease in efficiency. I'm not sure i... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowHi Aaron,The piano is Rachmaninov's Preludes by Steven Osborne. The violinist is Maxim Vengerov, from his self-entitled album, although he excels in concertos by Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Dvo... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowHere are a couple more clips to demonstrate several points:This one provides the weight and tonality of solo piano, but I was surprised that the decay was not sufficiently picked-up by the ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowHi Frank. Thanks. There are those who know, those who believe, and those who won't believe...Here is that clip plus one other, shot on an iPhone and sent to YouTube standard playback. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Life with the FelinesHi Jafox,I totally agree with you about decay and harmonics. One can have details and extension, but without decay and harmonics, it isn't believable.For some reason, it seems like ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowHi Chuck,Thanks for the positive comments. It was an enjoyable visit. We didn't have the opportunity to try your modified Wadia S7i, but from what you describe, I'm certain it is a ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowHi Zephyr, I listen to orchestral music from the Romantic and Modern era from central Europe (German-Austria-Russian). So, Bartok, Beethoven, Brahms, Bruckner, Dvorak, Mahler, Prokofiev, Rachmanino... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowCalloway, I would need to do that. Right now, I can honestly say that I routinely use all 400 watts into 4 ohms. Not just for brief climaxes, but for long stretches with large and complex orchestra... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemPhilb7777, I'd discourage you from larger speakers. I think the Eidelon Diamonds are a very nice fit with your room. I also think you probably have more to do to optimize you existing listening exp... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemGreat system. Very familiar with Avalon, and I had the Wadia 27ix for many years.I have two suggestions. If you are not using an aftermarket power cord on the Wadia, you should experiment. ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Suteetat's SystemYou are very smart to use Lamm Hybrid amp with the tubed preamp. Your core components are set for years to come. If you were to add a Tripoint Troy, you will hear things you didn't think a stereo c... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowHi Nathan. Thanks. Musically-involving is probably the highest praise, and that has been the goal. I've tried to reach beyond the realm of an accurate, neutral, detailed, and impressive sounding sy... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Always learningI'm loving my Isis more and more each year. This speaker has gotten better each step of the way.One tip is that the Isis is extremely sensitive to toe-in. I can get totally different sounds... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Strapper211s all out effort at NirvanaRobert, I agree with your approach. With the Isis, there is no need to wonder about the rest. Instead, it is best to enjoy, tweak, and refine. These speakers become more impressive each year. posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowThanks Miguel. I am at the point that if I lost everything and had to start from scratch, I would purchase the exact same system. One cannot underestimate the power of synergy.I have taken ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowUsing Xtreme Liquid Resolution CD enhancer and Walker Audio Talisman demagnetizer. Cleaner and more dynamic sound, additional detail, increased holographic effect with deeper stage, sweeter top end... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowI've added 5 NVS Silver I Ultimate power cables. These are truly special, and the best power cable I have heard. They feature silver conductors, magnet modules, a shield that grounds externally to ... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
TIDAL WaveCongratulations on the Tripoint Orion. If you think it sounds great now, wait for the full 2-month burn-in. It will only become more clear, dynamic, and natural. Feed it with the correct PC and you... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundHi Peter, That's a great description. I am tempted to do the same once everything settles with my system. I am always tinkering with the speaker position from recording to recording, usually by a c... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundHi Peter, Can you provide more detail on what precisely was accomplished. Your room and the speaker positioning doesn't seem all that different. Was your rack closer to the speakers on that side wa... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowHi Sam, Thanks. Yes, I am using 2 pair of Reflektor NOS 6H30DR in the Rex power module.Hi Knghifi, I have five of the version II for preamp and source, two of the original Statement version... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowI'd like to make a slight ammendment to the tube comparisons listed above. I determined that the evaluation was done with leaky tube, and that a single leaky tube really kills the magic of this pre... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowHi Davvie, I agree that Steve removes any weak links from the Wadia by using parts not feasible for production. Manufacturers need to find stable supplies of parts, and this limits what they can pr... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowKnghifi, the Supreme fuses didn't seem to work in my system. I found them mechanical, and the slight increase in detail did not translate to increased realism. But, I believe this may be a system i... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowHi Frank, I totally agree that my system will always have some weaknesses. It is impossible for something to do everything, all the time, even in real life. I have a shelf of Mahler #2, each with d... posted over 13 years ago | View comment |