Albert Porter


What has happened to Albert Porter?
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Thanks for asking about me.  I always respond to posts on my own system thread but admit I have not followed the forums as I once did.

Anyone who looks at Audiogon ads know I fell in love with Allnic sound nearly 10 years ago and now represent them.   For that reason I frequently avoid conversation about other brands although there are a lot of excellent pieces on the market today. 

In many ways there are more great choices now than ever before, and at every price level.  The problem is figuring out which combination will result in good sound.

I think pretty much everyone knows the room and speakers are the two main factors.  Many of the other choices are an effort to balance the outcome. 

I have not read comments as much lately but in the past a lot of high end systems (even at audio shows) were drastically tipped up in the high frequencies and presentation in your face.   I’m uncomfortable with that, I want to be fixed on the music, not thinking about what the equipment is doing.

Digital was always a problem for me, over the years I tolerated it but really didn’t connect emotionally.  Only after Allnic developed the D-5000 DHT (Direct Heater Triode) did I get excited about digital sound.   The clincher was the addition of the Aurender W20 music server which I absolutely love.

I also have the Bricasti M1 SE.   It’s not quite as warm as the Allnic DHT but a beautiful piece with very low noise and excellent tonal balance.    So some things in this hobby represent true progress even if it takes thirty five years to achieve it.

Without regard to price, just from standpoint of great sound for what each is, the following in no particular order:

Focal Grande EM
Quad 57
Rockport Arrakis
Dynaudio Evidence Platinum
Dynaudio Confidence C1 Platinum
Dali Megaline
Magneplanar 20.1 (20.7)

I’m sure I’m leaving some out that should be on my list.
Hello Dweller,

I did their advertising photography a few years ago, probably they have changed things since then but I had many of their products here for an extended time for photography and listening to each.

Dave is a nice guy, easy to get along with and works very hard to promote the brand.   I prefer the sound of Allnic and will leave it at that.

I also listened to them at RMAF and spoke at length with Dave, I think many folks liked what they heard there so I think they will have good success.  

Inna you are correct, my connection to hearing Kharma speakers on a regular basis was broken when the guy in my audio group that owned them dropped off the face of the earth.

Actually he married a beautiful woman,  had a child and now spends all his time with them.  But who can blame him for that :-)  ?

I have not heard the newer version but your comment made me look up their website, appears they have made a number of changes and no doubt a even better speaker now than before.   Maybe I can hear one at a show sometime.
jafox,
Absolutely correct !
They say memory is the second thing to go.  I can't remember what the first thing is :-).