Duke,
You are overly kind (as usual); the Sound Labs are IMHO superior to the Magnepans in almost every area...low level resolution, harmonic textures, space within space. That overall sense of realism. As far as bass, I will take textures and and tonality over slap every time.
Having said that, the Magnepans are excellent. Now if only they could remove their marketing head from their you know what's and sell some products. Someone like me, with a stong sense of marketing and sales could double their sales within one calendar year, simply by beginning with the signing of dealers just like the one you mentioned. One must assume from their actions, that they are happy with their current volume. This haughty marketing approach has been their hallmark since I can remember. (I personally had to tell Jim Winey that his turntable was turning too fast, at the CES 1984, just to get their attention enough to get the line for my store.) Prior to that incident I was treated like a leper. To each his/her own.
Best,
Larry
PS Snook, if you would like more, email me directly. [email protected]
You are overly kind (as usual); the Sound Labs are IMHO superior to the Magnepans in almost every area...low level resolution, harmonic textures, space within space. That overall sense of realism. As far as bass, I will take textures and and tonality over slap every time.
Having said that, the Magnepans are excellent. Now if only they could remove their marketing head from their you know what's and sell some products. Someone like me, with a stong sense of marketing and sales could double their sales within one calendar year, simply by beginning with the signing of dealers just like the one you mentioned. One must assume from their actions, that they are happy with their current volume. This haughty marketing approach has been their hallmark since I can remember. (I personally had to tell Jim Winey that his turntable was turning too fast, at the CES 1984, just to get their attention enough to get the line for my store.) Prior to that incident I was treated like a leper. To each his/her own.
Best,
Larry
PS Snook, if you would like more, email me directly. [email protected]