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My sound system is the center of my house. It s been that way for 20 years. Just about every weekend, my friends and family come over for good food, a few drinks, and experience the sound system (usually in that order). My goal was to put together a system that captures the impact and emotion of a live performance.

I have thousands of CD’s on my server and will find a song on Napster if I don’t have it and then later buy the CD. At my house each listener gets their turn choosing the song. I honestly love most types of music and believe there is genius in each. Depending on the crowd the music can switch from Classical, to Swing, to Soul, to Rock and anything in between. My wife is Latin and her family are great dancers, the night can also turn into great Salsa and dance into the wee hours of the night.

I bring this up because my stereo is all about entertaining, family, fun, great music and escape. People come to my house with songs they have heard elsewhere and want to experience the full spectrum on my system.

The biggest change to my system was buying the Montana KAS-2’s. The sound is just amazing. The speakers use the high-end SEAS Excel line. But the magic is in PBN’s crossover design and craftsmanship. The cabinets I proudly display like a Steinway. What I like most about these speakers is their ability to play all types of music superbly. These speakers do convey the full intensity and emotional impact of a live performance.
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    • Montana Loudspeakers KAS-2
    OMG I love these speakers. They completely disappear despite their size and the sound stage is just immense. They have a natural sound with the full impact of a live performance. My best equipment purchase, transformed my stereo system to an exciting musical event.
    • Pass Labs X350.5
    350 WPC; Natural Midrange; Unlimited Dynamics; Excellent Build Quality
    • Hovland Company HP-100 line
    Classic Piece, Looks Sexy, Uncanny Natural Music Presentation
    • Shanling CD T-100
    With tube out-stage, natural warm sound. IMO, great CD player.
    • Ayre QB-9
    Great DAC for the money
    • Cardas Cross/Golden Cross
    All Cardas Wires

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Terrific looking room and great choices on equipment! I spent quite a bit of time with the KAS-2 before landing on the WAS-2 so I understand what you're describing about the Montana's...congrats on a system that looks thoroughly enjoyable and obviously brings others in your life together for good times That's what good music on a nice system is all about isn't it? Kudos sir!

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