BIG NAMES do NOT guarantee BIG SOUND

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Doctorjohn wrote about The 2001 Hong Kong HiFi Show
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/doctorjohn_CheapTubeAudio/message/955
Part 3. Verdict
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Best sound:
-Sonus faber Amati/Avid TT/Graaf preamp/Siltech amp.
-Wilson Benesch Dicovery/Audio Note gears
-McIntosh 2102 tube amp
-Dignity Audio 300B amp/PMC monitor
Honorable mentions:
-Rockport/Herron/Clearaudio
-MBL
-Audiostatic electrostatics
-Venture system
Worst sound:
-Audiospace 300B amp
-SACD
Biggest disappointment:
-B&W Signature 800/Classe Omega
Repeated disappointments
-KEF, Krell, and lots others
Consistent paleness:
-Most German and Swiss brands at the show, except mbl.
Greatest Insult:
-Hantex's imitation Sonus Faber Extrema. Ugly as sin. Cheap. Puke.
Nicest surpirse:
-Girls
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What I said earlier, we need GOOD SOUNDING AFFORDABLE SYSTEMS (Tubes?)
and NOT PENIS HIFI for a prosperous AUDIO FUTURE.

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Topic - BIG NAMES do NOT guarantee BIG SOUND - Steve P. 01:07:21 11/04/01 (0)

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