I just picked one up on Audiogon for a reasonable price.
I must say all of the reviews are true and accurate - greater clarity, detail resolution, timber... as well as... a more realistic, expanded soundstage. Brass and strings have more bite, shimmer, etc. Bass seems more solid, better defined.
I'm pleased it is most definitely not a scam. Definitely worth the price I paid... and... I'd probably agree even at the MSRP. It's really pretty amazing how these things can make the difference they do. Don't understand it, but they do.
Though... I was tempted to try the much less expensive "brass singing bowls" you can find on various sites on the internet, or a drum cymbal. Finally, the many review recommendations got to me, and I found one at a more reasonable price here. Very pleased that I did.
I must say all of the reviews are true and accurate - greater clarity, detail resolution, timber... as well as... a more realistic, expanded soundstage. Brass and strings have more bite, shimmer, etc. Bass seems more solid, better defined.
I'm pleased it is most definitely not a scam. Definitely worth the price I paid... and... I'd probably agree even at the MSRP. It's really pretty amazing how these things can make the difference they do. Don't understand it, but they do.
Though... I was tempted to try the much less expensive "brass singing bowls" you can find on various sites on the internet, or a drum cymbal. Finally, the many review recommendations got to me, and I found one at a more reasonable price here. Very pleased that I did.