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In Reply to: RE: Gallo Ref 3.5 Experience posted by House13 on June 20, 2016 at 08:48:01
this I figured would be as easy as throwing money at the problem, which there is no problem at all with the Ref 3.5, I will just have to wait for the Ref 4 or whatever it will be called.
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There have been numerous announcements over several years promising a Ref 3.5 replacement. I last read somewhere that it may debut early next year at a $4500.00 price point. At that retail price it can never approach the parts quality or performance of the Ref 3.5. I understand that Gallo lost money on the aluminum stalk of the Ref 3.5 due to manufacturing expense and a high rejection rate. It should have been priced higher but would not sell in enough quantity so would still be a loss. Consequently, the Ref 3.5 did not remain in production for very long.
Given all that, the Ref 3.5 you have will never be duplicated or surpassed. It has an aluminum framework, carbon fiber midrange drivers with neodymium magnets, a ceramic coated aluminum diaphragm woofer, various premium parts and that phenomenal CDT unit.
If you are just bored, I can fully understand. However, if you move on, any replacement you choose will be at a significantly higher cost for any significant performance improvement. If you are still not happy after that you may never get back the Gallos.
If you look at my equipment profile you will clearly see that the Gallo Ref 3.5's are the least expensive component in my system. Yet they never impede or restrict in any way. With every component upgrade I have made, the Ref 3.5's have allowed significant improvements to be heard. That says it all!
I am with you, I doubt Gallo can do it for less than $6k the original price after the fabrication problems were solved with the 3.5. If he can than we will see, I can't guess, he's really got to be certain, I know that he won't release a sub par product, If anything at the end of all of this both you and I are very fortunate to own these Gems.
Good listening, yes I am bored. Problems of having too much time to think, so thank you for the moral support, I agree.
The new woofer compared to the 3 is great. Have a good week, I had to add in the SA amp into the chain today as I am listening to Dr Greenthumb. :)
Keep me posted -bullethead.
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