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Devore Fidelity Silverback Reference.
Hi , I have the updated SB and the update was done at the factory by mr Devore . I think that it clearly was a big change for my room as I was able to get more mid bass and for what people have been saying that they are bright amazes me as they us... 
Who makes the highest quality tube gear?
I have had audio research ,cj and now use what I think is the best built gear(Shindo). They only use point to point wiring and the sound is amazing.I truly have had no issues along with a few friends that have there amps and pre amps. I believe he... 
Harbeth 40.1 vs spendor sp100r2
Thank you for your input, it seems that overall there has been a change in the spendors that has changed the speaker from the r100 that has modernized the sound . I am looking at Devore as well and a few others for a change in my system. 
Devore Silverback Refrence VS Egglestone Nines
I have the Devore SIlverbacks for a few years now and I use Shindo mono blocks that are 70 watt mono amps. The speakers are really musical and detailed with great efficiency. They are very well made and are fairly easy to set up. If there is any n... 
How does Vandersteen 2CE Sig II compare to Treo?
I think they are some what voiced similar in that they are easy on the ears, I find the Devores use a silk dome tweeter and is very smooth but very dynamic. The only negative is sometimes I find them to be a little thin.That said nix is perfect in... 
How does Vandersteen 2CE Sig II compare to Treo?
i love Vandersteen also and had the 1c, my cousin had the 2ce signatures II then moved to the quatros- great stuff. If you are looking for great sound and beautiful speakers look at Devore 8s or 9s for the wife.The only thing to worry about the Tr... 
Comparison of Devore silverbacks vs harbeth 40.1
I went and listened to the harbeth hl5 recently, my quest was to listen to the 40.1.That said I really enjoyed the harbeth sound,but the silverbacks are in a totally different league with regards to detail and imaging and getting into the soul of ... 
CD Advice
i really would try and get a audio research cd 3 mk 11 for around 2300 usd , i really think they are very smooth and detailed and built extremely well , also if there is ever a problem they would fix it . 
Sonus Faber Cremona vs. Cremona M again, I know
I had the original Cremona floor standing speakers and they were great.Yes they were different, a little soft and a tad boomy.That said I could listen to them 24 hours a day.I have listened to the M and thought it was missing the musicality of the... 
Tube pre-amp upgrade from Mcintosh C2300
Shindo quality is amazing,I have never heard about cheap anything.That pre has been reviewed with pictures showing the inside with only fantastic opinions of the quality along with the parts used.I have to question if the person didn't try to tube... 
Verity Audio Amadis Owners, Listener Impressions?
I had a listen to the Verity Leonore this past week for comparison to my Devore Silverbacks.The Devore sounded deeper,fuller,smoother and less analytical to me. The value to me is in the silverbacks compared to the Leonore for the same price. 
Lamm ML1.1 - enough power for Sonus Faber Cremona?
I owned the original cremonas and used them with the audio research vs 55 and the vs 110 in a large room and they were great ,the 50 watt amp played loud and sweet the 100 watt amp just made everything a bit fuller. That said they were both excell... 
VPI Classic Finish
The walnut looks great , do not think twice . 
Cartridge for VPI Classic?
I have a Benz ebony L and it is very musical and detailed,that said it matches my pre amp(shindo) and prior to that I had a ace and moved up the line with great value and service. 
Revel Salon vs Vandersteen 5A
I would look at the devore silverbacks as they are more efficient and steady at 8 ohm for tubes or solid state. They happen to be musical and not forward with great build quality .I have listed to the vandersteen a number of times and they really ...