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Moving to a dynamic speaker from a Electrostatic
After living with Acoustats, Quad ESL-63's, and ML-CLS2z for over ten years I finally was able to move in with a dynamic speaker. It wasn't until I heard Avalons that I was able to do so. Everything else, and I mean everything, sounded like a coll... 
Speaker Upgrade Journey - Wilson, B&W, Linn
Maybe move up in the Avalon line.Good luck. 
To Tube or not to Tube......
The BAT VK75-SE would be my choice by far!Good luck. 
Avalon Eidolon Diamond vs Revel Salon 2
Hello Johnsonwu.I'm using a BAT Rex preamp & mono-block amps. Violin as well as other stringed instruments sound tonally spot on. The image size and focus amazes me! Hope you find what you are looking for. ..best.. 
Avalon Eidolon Diamond vs Revel Salon 2
I thought I would weigh in here for those who may not of had a chance to hear the Eidolon and or Diamond version properly set up with the associated equipment being of commensurate quality. For what it may be worth to the reader my opinions are al... 
Avalon Eidolon Diamond vs Revel Salon 2
Hello Ptss. What is musically rewarding is subjective and will be different from person to person.The Revels will play louder without strain and do have a fuller bottom end. If this is important to you, have a very large room, and if the the major... 
Nordost Valhalla 2 announced
Can't wait to get a listen to these cables in my system! Hope they're as groundbreaking as I felt the original Valhalla was. 
Upgrade BAT VK-55 to VK-55SE? Worth it?
Hello Mekong56.Like Jfrech I also went from the VK60 to the VK75se but both in mono-block configuration. The differences I heard were increased frequency extension both high and low with an overall more refined treble. Increased resolution of deta... 
Who makes the highest quality tube gear?
BAT would have to be near the top of this list in my view. 
Magico V2 or V3 Vs Martin Logan Spire
Avalon would be my suggestion. The most stat' like sound I've ever heard from a box speaker. You can easily find a used pair of Eidolons within your budget. Good luck.best,Tom 
Nordost Valhalla Power Cords
Hello Jussy. Glad to hear you're enjoying music with Odin in your system. best, Tom 
BAT Thoughts.....
Congratulations Wbk! The REX power amp has got to be one of the best kept secrets in hi-end audio today. Can't believe more people haven't been exposed to it.It without a doubt is the best sounding amp I've come across in my almost 40yrs. of being... 
BAT vk-75se ARC vs115 vs110 comparisons?
Hello Npdang,I did own the BAT 150se mono-blocks for about 10yrs. Over that period of time I got to compare them, in my system, to many other highly regarded amps. Including the ARC VT200 and the Manley Neo-Classic 250 among others. In my system t... 
Accuton based speaker list?
Lumen WhiteEvolution Acoustics 
Nordost vs. Transparent...which is better?
Hi Adg.Glad to see you happy with the Valhalla. This stuff is addictive so be careful now! ...lol ... Enjoy!!!best,Tom