I couldn't agree more with this thread which is well-deserved, and long overdue. Roger stands out as a leader in innovative audio, and I'd have to say that my Innersound ESL Monoblocks have improved my system (and changed my audio life) more than any other change I have made in recent years. But what I appreciate more than Roger's Monoblocs is his patience in talking about audio issues. He'll spend hours on the phone discussing all sorts of audio questions regardless of whether it is about his products or not or making a sale or not. This is very refreshing. In fact, at points he has steered me away from useless upgrades to buy more software and enjoy my system. He's also an expert on a-b double blind testing methodology, which is why his equipment is so outstanding. Roger....you are a gem!!!
A tribute to Roger Sanders and Innersound
I'm hoping, Audiogon approves this thread for all to read. I feel it is my duty and obligation to give credit deserved to Roger Sanders of Innersound. His genius, accomplishments, and generosity is an immense gift to this industry.
I have had the pleasure to speak with Roger on several occasions for the last 6 months. He has taught me more about audio, in a few hours of conversation, that I have learned from others throughout my whole life. I have even called him, just to ask a few simple questions, and it ended up being a learning experience for me, that sometimes lasted for an hour or two. This man knows his stuff, gives you genuine information, and is willing to share it with anyone who is interested.
As far as the audio gear he designs and sells, it is just simply fanastic. I have owned and listened to a substantial amount of high end audio gear in my life, but until I auditioned the Innersound EROS, xover amp, and ESL amp, it was the first time I had goose bumps in a long long time. That night, every single piece of gear I own, including cables, was put up for sale. I have now sold all my old gear, and are waiting for a last component to arrive. It doesn't even bother me that I have no tunes at this time, because I know when my Innersound system is complete, I finally achieved audio bliss.
I find it interesting, that if you search the classifieds at all of the audio sites, you will find virtually no Innersound gear for sale at all! I'm not sure why this is, but figure that people are just not aware of Innersound. I have spoken to many Innersound owners, and one thing is for sure, they are not parting with their gear, unless upgrading. I would urge anyone interested, to give the Innersound stuff a listen. I'm almost feeling sorry for the ones who haven't.
I would also hope that other Innersound owners, who happen to stumble acrss this thread, add their two cents for the unfortunate ones, who dont have this gear!!
I have had the pleasure to speak with Roger on several occasions for the last 6 months. He has taught me more about audio, in a few hours of conversation, that I have learned from others throughout my whole life. I have even called him, just to ask a few simple questions, and it ended up being a learning experience for me, that sometimes lasted for an hour or two. This man knows his stuff, gives you genuine information, and is willing to share it with anyone who is interested.
As far as the audio gear he designs and sells, it is just simply fanastic. I have owned and listened to a substantial amount of high end audio gear in my life, but until I auditioned the Innersound EROS, xover amp, and ESL amp, it was the first time I had goose bumps in a long long time. That night, every single piece of gear I own, including cables, was put up for sale. I have now sold all my old gear, and are waiting for a last component to arrive. It doesn't even bother me that I have no tunes at this time, because I know when my Innersound system is complete, I finally achieved audio bliss.
I find it interesting, that if you search the classifieds at all of the audio sites, you will find virtually no Innersound gear for sale at all! I'm not sure why this is, but figure that people are just not aware of Innersound. I have spoken to many Innersound owners, and one thing is for sure, they are not parting with their gear, unless upgrading. I would urge anyone interested, to give the Innersound stuff a listen. I'm almost feeling sorry for the ones who haven't.
I would also hope that other Innersound owners, who happen to stumble acrss this thread, add their two cents for the unfortunate ones, who dont have this gear!!