Closer to the real thingI totally agree DaveyF, almost like a never ending story I might add :) posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingHi Charles - I found some relevant differences between the Viva and the SL that made me decide for the later - I had the opportunity to listen both of them with no rush at my room to arrive to the ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingSystem edited: +++ several changes 1) Sold the Viva Solista for a Symphonic Line RG14SE, great match for the Avalons. 2) Sold the GamuT CDP for an Accuphase DP80/DC81 DAC and an Havanna DAC for a c... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thing@Charles - I am also surprised of the gain this amp throws, it drives the Avalons to quite high listening levels (although I usually listen to moderate levels at all times) - I accept the fact of l... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingThanks Lloyd!, back to Avalon... Maybe someday to Gryphon again.... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingSystem edited: Avalon Ascent Mk II added - incredible how the Viva could manage this large speaker with authority, making a well known for me speaker sound at its best. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingSmaj - I am a big fan of Gryphon gear, I have had many of their designs and for me they always remain in my top-5 list.Now I am enjoying my SET life :), the Solista has the guts to drive al... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingSystem edited: Two pieces added: 1) EAR7Technics TdP RyR deck for Tape Project, the best source I have now. 2) WLM Passiv controller for Lyra speakers, increased bass response posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingThat could be the case Daveyf, the Solista now sings with the WLMs and sounds effortless... I still miss some of the GH magic, OTOH the WLMs are more rounded and complete.... this is a never ending... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingI liked both speakers, the GH were very sophisticated and musical, lacking some very low bass information, the Extremas were more complete and resolving at both extremes, but more power hungry. I c... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingSmaj - those are indeed SF Extreama stands, Insold them but new owner has not returned yet to pick them up... Good eyes! posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingSystem edited: I just added the GamuT CD1R as redbook player for the system - while keeping the Oppo for movies and other format playback such as SACD or DVDA . The GamuT is a very musical performe... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingThanks Smaj - as said, both are fine speakers really - I have seen your system and I can imagine the great synergy of the Levinson with the G's - congratulations. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thing@Davef - I am very impressed so far with my two days with the CD1 - this is the R version (green led redout) and actually I am playing it both ways to record any differences - with the Reimyo as a ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingA word of clarification here Lloyd, the Oppo/Nuforce also feeds the Reimyo DAC, so I am using the Oppo just as transport. :) posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
big hornsHi Herman - more and more friends are also switching to SS amps, looks like tubes are starting to sound more like SS as well as the other side around :) posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thing@Smaj - these are different speakers - not better - than the Guarneris I had in the past - the Sonus Faber were very sweet and musical speakers with great craftmanship, the WLMs are more complete, ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingSystem edited: WLM speakers - Oppo transport replacing my Guarneris and Apple TV posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
My SanctuarySo... Did you sell your Minis? posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
2009-2010 - Tony's 2 channel systemI see you kept the ASR vs the Viva Solista, what differences did you find to arrive to that decision? posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
This is not a System! But getting there.The Vivas are more musical, fleshed-out and more life-like (particulary with voices and midband instruments) than the Lamm/MR combo I had. With just 28 watts per channel it drives my Giarne... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
This is not a System! But getting there.Michael - a brief note to let you know I changed my Lamm amp for a Viva Solista integrated to drive the Guarneris... Great amp indeed!, I was wondering if you have had the chance to listen to them.... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingKops - I bought this amp from a gentleman who was using it with your same speakers. He told me that he had no issues driving the Hansens and his previous Avalons with the Solista. Drop me a mail if... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Almost HomeFletch, I also own a Viva amp and an Avid table, Congratulations on your nice setup! posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
My PreciousI also considered Einstein for my Guarneris, ended up with a Viva Solista amo which is also great. Congratulations! posted about 15 years ago | View comment |