La Scala vs Klipschorn

Regarding Marco's setup, I've been up in the Pacific Northwest for about a week and made a point to stop and visit Marco to hear his system. A very enjoyable evening indeed, exposing each other to new music, and just enjoying the wonderful sound of his system! I'm about to run out to a meeting, and won't have email for a couple of days, so I just thought I'd get some impressions down before I leave. The Lascala's thru Marcos amps were very engaging and immediate. Yes, the sound was warm and somewhat colored, but in a way you can love like a family member and ultimately dissappears with the joy of listening to the music. It's the kind of system you just want to keep listening to. It sounded great with the horns of the Nuclear Whales Orchestra, and Renee Fleming, guitar and piano. Again, very warm, pleasing, and immediate. Gotto go off to a meeting! More when Marco posts his system on the 'gon!

Marco,

Thank you for such an informative response! I feel the key here is whether as Peter_s mentions, the system is engaging, and that is exactly what I'm looking for. If that means a colored system, so be it. I have been longing for the type of sound that puts me into a different world, the one that makes me forget about work and the like. You have strengthened my interest in listening to Quicksilver as well, so as funds permit, I will listen to Mr. Sanders gear as well as Mr. Wright's.

You are most welcome Kubrickorange. You are quite right in letting your OWN ears be the final judge, and Mike and George both provide distinctive products that should work well with your K-horns. I'll be very curious to know how you feel about each when you've listened. The Quicksilver Triode is a pretty pricy pair of amps, but my friend back East insists they are on parr with the Lamms at about half their price. I cannot comment one way or the other except to say that I have found his opinion to be one I respect in the past. This same 2nd-hand comment really pissed off a few people on the Asylum, so I'll tell you the obvious here...take it with a whole bag of salt and make your own judgements, as you've indicated. I'd really like to hear The Triode's myself. Should you ever find yourself in the Seattle area you are most welcome to stop by and have a listen to my system. The only thing I ask is that you bring some of your favorite music with you in the form of CD's (no TT on the home system...sorry). Love to share new music with folks, and become introduced to new artists by others (thanks Peter_S!!).

I agree with your emphasis on the engaging aspects of a system. I've always tended to judge a system by how easy it is to walk away from when playing music I enjoy. The best systems I've heard, including my own, I find very difficult to walk away from. It's much like the warm embrace of an old friend or close family member....you just savor those moments!

Realize too there are those among us who do prefer SS gear with Klipsch. A'gon Member Bob_Bundus runs his Belle's that way and has spoken very highly of his preference for SS and the sound of his system. I've personally never heard SS sound good with horns, but I've also never heard Bob's system. There's more than one way to skin a grape, I guess is what I'm trying to say. Some even prefer the skin left on!

Good luck with your pursuits! Let us know what you come up with!

Best,

Marco

Are there people out there that actually "peel" grapes before eating them ? I thought that this was just a saying and not some part of reality.... Sean
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07-18-03: Sean Asked:
Are there people out there that actually "peel" grapes before eating them ? I thought that this was just a saying and not some part of reality.... Sean

Oh gosh no! Never peel the grapes yourself. Have someone else do it for you! It's really time consuming and you've probably got better things to do.

Marco