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It is with vindication that I see the pairing of Arcam amplification with Canton speakers. No doubt the manufacturers of these fine products decided to exhibit their products together after learning how complementary they are.
Arcam amplification is highly accurate and room-filling in an understated and subtle way. Canton speakers are on the brighter side, though capable of great sound stage at lower volumes. 10 year old Canton speakers perform well against newer, and more expensive, models from other reputable manufacturers. A little known fact is the very deep bass of which nearly all Canton stand mount speakers are capable of reproducing.
It is unfortunate that Canton does not list their US retailers on the Canton US website to enable the wider distribution of their products in the US. Canton deserves a measure of credit for taking the step of offering their enduring Ergo line on Amazon.com. How long will other speaker manufacturers (B&W, Dynaudio, KEF, etc.) be able to hold out?
I have heard this pairing of Arcam and Canton many times. I regret I was unable to hear the top-line products described in this article. I can imagine and appreciate the sharp definition, ample sound stage, weighty but well-defined bass, all delivered through speakers that unobtrusively faded into the life-like musical ensemble that emerged in the CES listening room.