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Anyone Heard the DeVore Silverbacks?

Hi folks. I'm really intrigued by this speaker. Some interesting design principles here--not just the same old narrow tower with side firing woofers. The recent review in 6 Moons is glowing but really lofty--"it makes great music" blah, blah, blah. Anyone heard this speaker? I'm considering a trip into the city for a demo but am wondering if it is worth the trip. Also, not sure if my electronics match up since speaker seems intended for use with low power SET's. I've got a largish room (14 X 26 X 9) and Audio Research gear (100.2 and SP16). Anyone out there with some real experience with these?
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highdudgeon
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I have the Gibbon 8s with an audiomat arpege in one of my systems -- it's great. I've been thinking hard about "upgrading" to the "super gibbon," but would like to know more about it -- even a review, if it's out there.

Spoke to John and he's got an ARC VT100 mk 3, I believe. Forgot to ask about pre-amp. One "bargain" choice is the ARC SP9 Mk 2. I've had one since 1990 and it's terrifc. According to know ARC afficionados and even Leonard, it beats some of their current offerings (and a dealer whispered that it beats the SP16). Just a great device.
highdudgeon
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Actually, I did "upgrade" to the Super Gibbon. And, with a mild whiff of regret, I "upgraded" right out of it.

I think it's a very good loudspeaker and just wonderfully detailed. However, I thought it lacked some presence and, like the original, is a bit trebly. Impressive at first, but a bit much after a while. Wonderful imaging, though, and uncanny levels of detail and handling of dynamics.

I would like to hear the Silverbacks. However, I rather think a Von Schweikert or planar speaker would be more interesting -- just based on my experience of owning two Gibbons.
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