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I'm holding out on a pair of XPR-1s but damn this looks temping. :eek:

Assuming a perfectly resistive speaker load, low noise, low output impedance and the amplifier can maintain sufficient output voltage without power supply lag, then its very conceivable the sonic differences between two amps will be indistinguishable. Lots and LOTS of caveats for this to be the...

Steve your posts are an absolute treasure, especially the Tip of the Day ones. You're hired. PM me :)

A blind test for amplifiers makes no sense. You can very easily level match and switch amps with a switcher without knowing which one you are listening to. No need to do it blind. For those that think all amps sound the same, I salute them as in the long run it will save them a lot of time...

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I have noted these problems in Pioneer ICE receivers and got flogged for it. Only years later were my findings vindicated by Pioneer engineers and people in the field giving me stories on how Pioneer ICE amps were unable to adequately drive 4 ohm speakers despite the print magazines boasted...

We offered good non Class D amp receiver alternatives to the Emotiva Separates. You really need to move on. Your opinion has been stated many times and I'm tired of hearing it. IF you want to suggest alternative $2500 systems do it in another thread. You're also welcome to start your own...

I love this post!

Finally a voice of reason. I am looking forward to measuring the Pioneers. They do tend to be a bit treble heavy but they aren't fatiguing. I suspect the tweeter level is set a tad high for zing effect but damn do they sound sweet for such little $$$ I don't want to taint my subjective...

Listing of High $$$ Speakers I thought it would be interesting to see a listing of some of the most pricey loudspeaker systems on the market. Kinda makes the 8T's look inexpensive in comparison :p HigherFi-Ultimate - The Worlds Best and Most Expensive Audio Speakers

Your math is just a little bit off. $986 (5 speakers + sub) is about 39% of the budget for the entire system. :rolleyes:

I beg to differ. Even at below driving amplifiers to their limits, amplifiers can and do perform differently and it does translate to sound differences to. We've run many fun experiments in the past here using a Panasonic Class D receiver and a Marantz linear amp and at low power levels people...

Yes and an OPPO BDP-105 as well.

nope the Boston Acoustics line is a very good one and prettier than the Pioneers.

An amp with more headroom can and does improve the fidelity of sound, especially when driving music at louder listening levels. Of course if you're of the opinion that all amps sound the same, then by all means get the cheapest A/V receiver that has the features you need and use that.

This is a prime example of offering poor advice not based on any personal experience with the equipment in the recommended list. It's easy to sit behind a chair and criticize but it takes far more effort to integrate and test systems which in this case is exactly what we've done. The Pioneer...

Yes agreed but I believe its more than a simple THD sweep can reveal. When you hear how effortless brass instruments sound on this speaker at any listening level, its quite amazing. How the speaker loads sound into the room b/c of so much cone area has something to do with it as well.

Sadly lately I haven't listened to them at all. I've been slammed with work and holiday preparations. I spent more time this week listening to the Pioneer speakers which isn't such a bad thing at all ;)

If you're a web designer, they are looking for one. PM me and you may be able to work something out, though I doubt it will be for a pair of 8Ts :)

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