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Peak Consult Empress loudspeaker Measurements

Peak Consult Empress loudspeaker Measurements

I'd heard rumors about Peak Consult. John Marks was all a-burble, having reviewed the InCognito in "<A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/amplificationreviews/932/index2.html">The Fifth Element</A>" in the September 2003 <I>Stereophile</I>, but I'd never actually <I>heard</I> anything designed by PC's Per Kristoffersen. Therefore, when US distributor Chris Sommovigo proposed that I audition the $25,000/pair Empress, I was intrigued. Well, who wouldn't be?

Peak Consult
US distributor: Signals SuperFi LLC
Atlanta, GA
(678) 528-8077
www.signals-superfi.com

Peak Consult Empress loudspeaker Associated Equipment

Peak Consult Empress loudspeaker Associated Equipment

I'd heard rumors about Peak Consult. John Marks was all a-burble, having reviewed the InCognito in "<A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/amplificationreviews/932/index2.html">The Fifth Element</A>" in the September 2003 <I>Stereophile</I>, but I'd never actually <I>heard</I> anything designed by PC's Per Kristoffersen. Therefore, when US distributor Chris Sommovigo proposed that I audition the $25,000/pair Empress, I was intrigued. Well, who wouldn't be?

Peak Consult
US distributor: Signals SuperFi LLC
Atlanta, GA
(678) 528-8077
www.signals-superfi.com

Peak Consult Empress loudspeaker Specifications

Peak Consult Empress loudspeaker Specifications

I'd heard rumors about Peak Consult. John Marks was all a-burble, having reviewed the InCognito in "<A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/amplificationreviews/932/index2.html">The Fifth Element</A>" in the September 2003 <I>Stereophile</I>, but I'd never actually <I>heard</I> anything designed by PC's Per Kristoffersen. Therefore, when US distributor Chris Sommovigo proposed that I audition the $25,000/pair Empress, I was intrigued. Well, who wouldn't be?

Peak Consult
US distributor: Signals SuperFi LLC
Atlanta, GA
(678) 528-8077
www.signals-superfi.com

Peak Consult Empress loudspeaker Page 2

Peak Consult Empress loudspeaker Page 2

I'd heard rumors about Peak Consult. John Marks was all a-burble, having reviewed the InCognito in "<A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/amplificationreviews/932/index2.html">The Fifth Element</A>" in the September 2003 <I>Stereophile</I>, but I'd never actually <I>heard</I> anything designed by PC's Per Kristoffersen. Therefore, when US distributor Chris Sommovigo proposed that I audition the $25,000/pair Empress, I was intrigued. Well, who wouldn't be?

Peak Consult
US distributor: Signals SuperFi LLC
Atlanta, GA
(678) 528-8077
www.signals-superfi.com
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