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Some More Fine Print

When I read hi-fi magazines I usually blow right past reviews of uber expensive equipment. I don’t really care what’s going on with gear that nobody can afford. I made an exception this weekend when the beautiful Sonus Faber Amati G 5 was reviewed in the Brit Hi-Fi News (Aug ‘23). Amati G5 at $36k per pair is gorgeous. I don’t sell…

Bryston: Accuracy Over Preference

Bryston: Accuracy Over Preference

Speakers: The Big Picture

In an earlier post I guesstimated there must be 500 or more speaker makers out there. As I’ve done more research, I’m going to double that guesstimate! “Companies” range from a one man band in a basement or industrial park space to very sophisticated industrial operations. With a thousand or so entities to consider, how do you pick the one that’s right…

Compare Contrast

Bryston A1s vs Kef Reference 5 Meta Kef brags on its site, “The flagship model that all other high performance loudspeakers compare themselves against.” OK. Let’s compare. Kef Reference 5 Meta $22k Per Pair Built in UK, 5 year warranty 55.2h, 12.7w, 18.4d, 133 lbs, 4 ohms 1” Aluminum tweet, 5” Aluminum mid, Four 6.5” Aluminum woofs 40-35k +/- 3dB, SPL 88d…

Bryston Active Impresses!

Bryston Active Impresses!

More Bryston Speakers!

More Bryston Speakers!

Dave’s Faves – Bryston BCD-3, CD Player $4500

(3.325h, 17 or 19w, 11.53d, 10 lbs, Available in Black or Silver) I’m a huge CD fan. It’s still my favorite way to listen to music. You put the CD in the tray, hit play, and listen to music. It’s simple. It sounds great. No clicks and pops. There’s no time wasted with maintenance. I play albums all the way through. I’m…