My Sonus Faber Stradivari - Curiosity got the better of me!

No, I just agreed with Keith and you followed along and engaged me. Doesn't matter what the topic of the thread is you always end up in the same place. I thought we were on your ignore list anyway.
 
My friend Bruce and I listened to original S5mk1's and S1mk1's. They were paired with Viva of all brands and I have to say that it was pretty amazing. So much so I almost pulled the trigger a few times. But, in the end we thought that our choices of amplifiers was a bit limited with Magico. They need, in my opinion, amps with a little extra sweetness and fullness to compensate for their sound signature. I feel that my Strads are more forgiving and more amp friendly.
 
joeinid said:
My friend Bruce and I listened to original S5mk1's and S1mk1's. They were paired with Viva of all brands and I have to say that it was pretty amazing. So much so I almost pulled the trigger a few times. But, in the end we thought that our choices of amplifiers was a bit limited with Magico. They need, in my opinion, amps with a little extra sweetness and fullness to compensate for their sound signature. I feel that my Strads are more forgiving and more amp friendly.
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Good observations, and spot on Joe. I agree the S5 Mk1/Mk2's need plenty of power and some sweetness and fullness as you said. Hence i've found Vitus Signature series and Pass XA.8/XS series pair extremely well. Mike also tells me the Vac 200IQ amps are an excellent match. It's all about synergy. With your array of amps and musical tastes, yes I can see how the Strads would be a better match for you. Besides, they are purdy things! :love:
 
Thanks! But more importantly, fully paid for long ago. I'm getting cheaper in my old age:)

For me now, reaching out for a purchase like speakers of that caliber is a more sobering prospect that I'm not willing to contemplate. I've probably enough toys to keep me happy.

It's funny, as much as I love the red on my speakers an it is my favorite color, the traditional and original Strad color is what I associate with my speakers. I almost feel as if I don't have Strads if that makes sense. Call me shallow.
 
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Melbguy1 said:
It's all about synergy.
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Forgive me for going off-topic a little bit here. I'm sure most who know Harbeth know that their designer, Alan Shaw, doesn't quite believe in the concept of system synergy.

He posted this today over on a thread in the Harbeth forum:

Well, we have discussed all of this system-synergy stuff before.

We concluded that a) hifi dealers are commercial people who need to make a living to cover the cost of high street bricks and mortar stores b) that they display their juciest teasers at trade shows c) often, to keep the astronomic show-costs under control, enter into room-share, cost-share collaborations with anxilliary product makers (think: Magnum Dynalab with Harbeth at MOC Munich next week, again) d) recognise that there are monied folk about (plenty of them) and they enjoy spending money on beautiful things. Proof of that is that we made and shipped 60 pairs of M40.2 in Jan. '17 alone.

What I as a mere designer might use in the comfort and obscurity of my own home (or work listening room) is motivated by e) my total disinterest in how things look and total focus on how they perform f) personal ethos whereby I strive for the most for the best value for money (in many areas of my life) g) recognition that car dealers create brand aspiration by showcasing their top models out front, leaving the affordable stuff up the back somewhere, so it's a marketing norm to present the ultimate to the consumer.

Anyone in any doubt as to Harbeth's take on this synergy issue would, I'd assume, spend a little time here on HUG. Our pragmatic position is not hidden at all. I'm just appreciative that there other brands, often quite a bit smaller than us, that are willing to get on board with us at shows, and to allow us to spread the tremendous costs and logistical hassle. Long may that continue please!

"Live and let live" I'd say.
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The thread is located here:

http://www.harbeth.co.uk/usergroup/...92-new-harbeth-monitor-40-2?p=72916#post72916
 
What does Alan Shaw have to do with Joe's Strad's? Answer...nothing.

Joe loves his Strad's and should be able to revel in his happiness. Alan Shaw wants to keep people from thinking they need a kings ransom to make his speakers work. I applaud him.
 
Exactly! I have to say that I've owned both the 40.1's and 30.1's. I've heard many times the HL5plus speakers. While they fill a niche, they are nowhere near competitive to my Strads, especially the 40.1 which were killed by my Strads. Speakers need to be properly matched to the amps, preamps need to be matched to the amps, sources need to be matched to your taste and system and cables definitely need to be matched to everything up and downstream. It all has to work together.


dan31 said:
What does Alan Shaw have to do with Joe's Strad's? Answer...nothing.

Joe loves his Strad's and should be able to revel in his happiness. Alan Shaw wants to keep people from thinking they need a kings ransom to make his speakers work. I applaud him.
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dan31 said:
What does Alan Shaw have to do with Joe's Strad's? Answer...nothing.

Joe loves his Strad's and should be able to revel in his happiness. Alan Shaw wants to keep people from thinking they need a kings ransom to make his speakers work. I applaud him.
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You misunderstood my post mainly because I wasn't clear. I do not agree with Alan at all because I believe in system synergy. I found his post amusing, which is why I posted it. My mistake was not making this clear.
 
joeinid said:
Speakers need to be properly matched to the amps, preamps need to be matched to the amps, sources need to be matched to your taste and system and cables definitely need to be matched to everything up and downstream. It all has to work together.
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Agreed!
 
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