The best combination of transparency, good bass and disappearing I've ever heard was the Totem Mani 2. It is Isobarik, so it really draws a lot of current and makes stupendous bass for its small size. And it completely disappears. But it's a tough load for all but the beefiest of amps, like the W-5. I heard the Mani 2 driven by a Classe 300 series, and it was excellent. Huge soundstage, very deep. If that's beyond budget (about $4k plus stands, new), the Totem Forest is also a very nice speaker ($3k, floorstanding). I also once heard the Audio Physic Virgo driven by a Sim Celeste 4150 and that was also excellent, but leaner and punchier.
Good speaker match for Sim Audio W5
Can I please get some Sim owners to give me some ideas before I start on the 'fun' speaker audition track. Just want to get some feedback and perhaps narrow my choices down a bit. I am looking for mostly excellent transparancy and good bass and the infamous 'speaker dissappearing act'(not sure if thats not more of a room and placement issue).
My supporting equip
Wadia 830 CDP
Golden Cross Cabling thru out
Thanks in adance!
My supporting equip
Wadia 830 CDP
Golden Cross Cabling thru out
Thanks in adance!