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In Reply to: RE: Gallo Reference X announced posted by House13 on February 11, 2017 at 08:14:17
yes, you broke the news.If it is more efficient than the ref 3.5's I'm pulling the trigger on the Ref X.
here's my setup of the 3.5's with the burqa type covers LOL!
You said the Ref X will be $4,500? Not bad :)
Edits: 02/11/17Follow Ups:
A Ref 3.5 replacement has been announced many times over the last several years with the postponements rendering the announcements meaningless. Consequently my anticipation and enthusiam has waned unfortunately.
Assuming that this time an actual product is forthcoming, that $4500.00 price point does not give me encouragement.
When Gallo introduced the Strada II, which is the MTM module of the Ref 3.5, they replaced the superior neodymium magnets with ferrites. My pair have the original Strada neodymiums. I also know the original robust dual voice coil woofers are no longer available. The pictured mounting feet eliminate the substantial composite viscoelastic base combination. I also wonder if the very expensive Dynamicap TRT Stealth bypass capacitor will be retained.
I have had patience this long although Gallo has strained it many times. Considering my technical comments and that price point, I expect for now to keep my ref 3.5's for awhile because I do not forsee how the replacement can incorporate any improvements over the original design of the Ref 3.5.
If it is indeed a single coil woofer and is easier to drive, that would be a substantial improvement. Again something of a Reference caliber has to take time, they know that. I am not impatient, I will wait for some professional reviews and clear myself of any hype when the time comes to purchase. Looks like a ceramic woofer, and all new mids and highs system. The addition of feet as well. I am looking forward to learning more about it myself, thanks for sharing that great news.
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