Best all Canadian system


With the loony sinking to new lows, my concerns are bang for the buck (bang for the loony? sounds weird...) and not some great sense of national pride (although I have some of that too, but it doesn't really apply to audio equipment now does it?) and uncompromised (well almost...) sound quality.

The names that come readily to mind are, obviously, Bryston, Classé, PSB, Mirage, Energy, Totem, (and, less readily it seems, that other Québec speaker company putting out astronomically priced speakers, I forget), Oracle (if you insist on vinyl) and the list probably goes on, somewhat. The idea being to assemble something that sounds good as a whole (trying to avoid the over-used "synergy", oh well, there, I said it) . I am quite sure that for certain items (CD players) the choice will be limited and for others (cartridges, who needs them?) non-existent. What are your thoughts? And by the way, for our U.S. neighbours the exercise may be worth it also, since the prices of any of the above are more than competitive stateside. Thanks.
pbb
Coincident Speakers, maybe best all-round speaker for the price (the Super Eclipse). Would be my first choice in speakers, Canadian or not. Oops, did I forget to mention? They WERE my first choice, since I bought a pair. Fantastic!!
Very respetable products all. Might I add Newform research? And for the buck, axion speakers. Meadow Song Labs,and correct me if I'm wrong here but isn't Wytech also Canadian? Their preamps and amps are tube heaven. If you can get any of these second hand or demo, even better...cheers, Bluenose
Canuck Audio, we have more than hockey, good beer, and oustanding "gentleman's clubs" here. Here's my all-star made in the-frozen-tundra system: Source components would consist of Oracle Delphi V turntable (arm and pick-up will have to sneak over the border from the USA), Oracle CDP, and Magnum Dynalab tuner. Verity amplifier, Bryston preamplifier, Totem speakers. Interconnect from Maple, power cords by Gutwire. Damned fine set-up all in all
Sim Audio is nice gear. I would prefer to buy Classe it has a warm sound which gives you a sense of realism. Good Luck
I have to agree with Jtinn, I heard Tenor and Lammhorn in Montreal and New York and was astounded by the clarity and the realistic protrayal of upright bass on a good recording.
In fact, the Tenors appeared in a "dream" system I conjured while trying to sleep last night: Audio Aero CD player, Tenor Audio OTLs, and Conicident Total Eclipses, with Discovery cables throughout.
Yes, I know, I need a life. Cheers,
Tom