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Congrats to Danny for such a well designed speaker. I have opted for his larger LS-9 and cannot wait for their arrival. If only I could afford the Dodd mono-blocks....Gary, you listening???John
The pair I heard was cobbled together at the last minute, and was far from broken-in. Yet, coupled with a neutral, sensational-sounding pair of custom built Dodd Audio KT-88-based 280W monoblocks (normally $50,000/pair, available at the Show for a mere $30,000), Dodd battery-powered tube preamp, Dodd 1500W balanced power supply, and Kool Cables pure gold Silkworm cables and custom built power cables, the system sounded phenomenal. While the room itself overloaded during the final moments of the Ivan Fischer Mahler Symphony 2—Mahler is not made to be played softly—and it could not handle the full measure of Mahler’s percussion, the sound was full, rich, and monumental in scope. I was especially impressed with the glistening highs. This system made my mouth water. Even before their December release date, 100 pairs had been pre-committed to eager music lovers.
As one of those 100 "eager music lovers", and one of only five in the extra-special Piano Rosewood finish, I can say that I am very much looking forward to seeing AND hearing these babies in my humble abode! Danny, you rock! Now, make a center that'll fit in my media center! ;-)
Mark, as usual, you continue to impress the audio world. Thank you for your insight to build the finest speakers in the world for the price. Now just put them on the Santa Schifter list.....please! Also thanks to Walter and it was nice meeting you and hearing your valuable input.
Mark, as usual, you continue to impress the audio world. Thank you for your insight to build the finest speakers in the world for the price. Now just put them on the Santa Schifter list.....please! Also thanks to Walter and it was nice meeting you and hearing your valuable input.
Mark, as usual, you continue to impress the audio world. Thank you for your insight to build the finest speakers in the world for the price. Now just put them on the Santa Schifter list.....please! Also thanks to Walter and it was nice meeting you and hearing your valuable input.