MartinLogan Quest Z loudspeaker Page 2

MartinLogan Quest Z loudspeaker Page 2

MartinLogan's <A HREF="http://stereophile.com/loudspeakerreviews/145/index7.html">Gayle Sanders</A> has almost single-handedly raised the electrostatic/dynamic hybrid loudspeaker to a position of prominence in the High End. First, there was the MartinLogan Monolith (reviewed in Vol.8 No.3 and Vol.9 No.3), followed by the much more affordable Sequel (reviewed in Vol.11 No.12, Vol.12 Nos.8, 9, and 12, and Vol.14 No.2). Then came the subject of this review, the Quest, and most recently the diminutive Aerius, <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/loudspeakerreviews/312">reviewed by JA</A> elsewhere in this issue.

MartinLogan
P.O. Box 707
Lawrence, KS 66044
(913) 749-0133
www.martinlogan.com

MartinLogan Quest Z loudspeaker

MartinLogan Quest Z loudspeaker

MartinLogan's <A HREF="http://stereophile.com/loudspeakerreviews/145/index7.html">Gayle Sanders</A> has almost single-handedly raised the electrostatic/dynamic hybrid loudspeaker to a position of prominence in the High End. First, there was the MartinLogan Monolith (reviewed in Vol.8 No.3 and Vol.9 No.3), followed by the much more affordable Sequel (reviewed in Vol.11 No.12, Vol.12 Nos.8, 9, and 12, and Vol.14 No.2). Then came the subject of this review, the Quest, and most recently the diminutive Aerius, <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/loudspeakerreviews/312">reviewed by JA</A> elsewhere in this issue.

HE2005 Seminars Announced

HE2005 Seminars Announced

The Home Entertainment 2005 Show is coming to New York City April 28 to May 1, at the New York Hilton hotel. A ticket to the Show not only gives attendees entr&#233;e to previews of the latest in home audio, home theater, and convergence products&mdash;it also includes free educational seminars on a variety of subjects, moderated by top industry editors.

Dorian Tries Again

Dorian Tries Again

When we <A HREF="http://stereophile.com/news/011705dorian/">last left them</A>, a troubled Dorian Group had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In mid-January, the company issued a statement indicating that it would liquidate its assets and begin requesting bids for the purchase of the company in a sealed bidding process authorized by the US Bankruptcy Court, Northern New York District.

The Darwinian Audiophile

The Darwinian Audiophile

Mojo Nixon sings, "Elvis is everywhere." My version is "Darwin is everywhere." Last Thanksgiving, as my extended family was gathered around the dinner table, my 11-year-old nephew abruptly reminded us that Darwin was there, too. Out of the blue, he broadcast the $64,000 question:

Audio Research Reference 1 preamplifier & VT200 power amplifier Measurements, Audio Research VT200

Audio Research Reference 1 preamplifier & VT200 power amplifier Measurements, Audio Research VT200

They say you never forget your first time. For me, it was an Audio Research SP-6B that had been heavily modified by Analogique in NYC&mdash;which meant, among other things, that yellow capacitors shunted other yellow capacitors all the way up to the top plate. That first taste of the High End&mdash;prior to that, you might say my face had been pressed against the window&mdash;was definitely love at first listen. That SP-6B was warm yet detailed, and I ended up building a system around it that at least one friend described as a huge musical wet kiss.

Audio Research
5740 Green Circle Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343-4424
(612) 939-0600
www.audioresearch.com

Audio Research Reference 1 preamplifier & VT200 power amplifier Measurements, Audio Research Reference 1

Audio Research Reference 1 preamplifier & VT200 power amplifier Measurements, Audio Research Reference 1

They say you never forget your first time. For me, it was an Audio Research SP-6B that had been heavily modified by Analogique in NYC&mdash;which meant, among other things, that yellow capacitors shunted other yellow capacitors all the way up to the top plate. That first taste of the High End&mdash;prior to that, you might say my face had been pressed against the window&mdash;was definitely love at first listen. That SP-6B was warm yet detailed, and I ended up building a system around it that at least one friend described as a huge musical wet kiss.

Audio Research
5740 Green Circle Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343-4424
(612) 939-0600
www.audioresearch.com
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