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| $35000 to $40,000. speakers what would you buy and why? I would definitely get the Vivid Audio Giya G4Cu. Having lived with the previous version (G4s2), there is nothing like these speakers. Perfectly neutral, engaging and dynamic. They tell you things about the performance you didn't know existed ye... | |
| Power amo for kaya 45 I would highly recommend the Mola Mola Perca stereo amplifier or the Mola Mola Ossetra mono amplifiers. They sound amazing with the Vivid K45 speakers. | |
| Vivid kaya 45 or Magico A3 It's the Vivid Audio Kaya 45. The K45 is the most neutral and has a more focused yet spacious soundstage. The dynamic contrasts (the shading between micro and macro dynamics) are amazing and they are so coherent from top to bottom and sweet thro... | |
| are NET Switches worth considering? A good audiophile grade ethernet switch makes a significant and important difference. I wouldn't have believed it without the experiences of hearing the improvements every time. It's like getting a DAC upgrade. A well-designed switch that incor... | |
| Upgrade Suggestions please The one digital system I've heard that doesn't disappoint after your time with a great analog rig is the Master Fidelity NADAC D & NADAC C combo. In fact, folks are hanging out with this gear and not feeling the desperate need to get back to ... | |
| Why did high end audio manufacturers take the wrong path in manufacturing gear? It's all about turns! No matter how smartly or efficiently a hifi product is produced or how competitively it is priced, it's never going to sell at the quantities of a Toyota. The great majority of households or adults in the U.S. or other deve... | |
| What speaker is the most musical, one you never want to sell? Over the years I've heard almost all the great loudspeakers. For me and my dwelling the most musical speaker I'd never want to sell is the Vivid Audio Giya G1 Spirit Cu. The speaker has an uncanny sense of 3D presence and transparency while rema... | |
| What do you like about your integrated amp? There are some great integrated amps out there. The best sounding integrated amp under $50K, that also happens to be super light (as per the original request by "wharfy"), is the Mola Mola Kula. I am extremely fond of my Kula, for a number of reas... | |
| Looking for best speakers to pair with my Aesthetix, Mimas integrated amp... A great speaker for the wonderful Mimas integrated is the Vivid Audio Kaya K45. You'll have a wonderfully musical high end system. | |
| Name your favorite Integrated Tube Amplifier & why? The best tube based integrated amp I've heard this past year is without question the TLA (True Life Audio) TSI Signature. To be more specific, it's a hybrid, and contains 2 tube preamplifiers driving 2 solid state amplifiers all in one chassis. I... | |
| Are exotic speaker cabinet materials overrated? Great question. And one with a thousand answers. The cabinet material does make a significant difference. But only when used purposefully. Naturally, you want the drivers to talk and not the cabinet. Easier said than done. Of the many theories, ... | |
| Ethernet switch worthwhile? The "right" ethernet switch is like getting a DAC upgrade. It can be that significant. However, not all supposedly audiophile switches (with appropriate linear power supplies), are doing everything they should. First and foremost, lowering jitte... | |
| DAC's Streamer and Preamps Separates. Always. In general, that is a very true statement. Fortunately, there are some exceptions. Some DACs have pretty decent digital volume controls and sound pretty good running straight into an amplifier (like the Mola Mola Tambaqui ... | |
| This hobby is for hedonists, not scientists This hobby is for hedonists, not scientists It depends on what you get out of the hobby: It takes science to build the gear, and many scientists are attracted to the technologies involved. The hedonist loves it for the trophy and shiny part... | |
| Striking a balance between musicality and resolution A tough balancing act for sure. In addition to musicality and resolution there's also the issue of tonal balance. Some products in an effort to be musical or resolute alter the tonal balance. This can be fun at first but ultilmately you'll grow... |