I have heard the setup you are speaking of. The store is very small but very nice. As stated, the preamp & amp are Audioprism. I think the amp is about 50watts. The electronics are full size, and are attractive and well built. The source was the Sony SACD and also some sort of digital device which music was recorded directly into. The speakers are very compact. They consist of a Dynaudio driver and a ribbon tweeter. Nice custom made glass stands ($1000) and some basic low price cable. I heard some jazz (SACD)- and also solo violin recorded in the same room! Also heard some regular CD. Demo was great. The system sounded great with all sources. Considering the size of the speakers the sound was nice and full -the ribbon tweeter is VERY extended and revealing. Depending on the usual... size of room, type of music you listen to, and especially the quality of the recording, it is a great complete system if you are starting from scratch. Great for $$$, but remember, price does not include airfare and uptown accomodations!
Red Rose Music by Mark Levinson.
Red Rose Music (New York City) is a new company started by Mark Levinson. They have a small system that includes a pre-amp, power amp and speakers selling for $9,500 (plus cables, etc). The electronics are very compact(they say) and, as per Red Rose, out performs more expensive components from other companies in sonic quality (of course). I live in California and a trip to New York to listen is impossible. Please see their web site at htp://www.redrosemusic.com/. Since they only sell in New York, they want to send me their System so I can listen (or, I could fly from California to NY). I decided not to do this. I am still interested in hearing comments on their under $10K System. Has any one ever heard this system or anybody in the New York area planning to visit Red Rose Music for a listen? Any information is appreciated. thanks..