Playback Designs’ “World Premiere” with Evolution Acoustics

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<p><img class="story_image" src="http://www.stereophile.com/images/060313-Playback-600.jpg" /></p> Using a similar line-up as at <a href="http://www.stereophile.com/content/playback-design-integrated-music-system">CES 2013</a>, the public show premiere of the Playback Designs' IPS-3 ($13,000), which contains a remote controlled amplifier/preamplifier/DAC with USB input that can handle up to 384kHz PCM and 6.1MHz DSD, paired with Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne loudspeakers with integrated stands ($4000/pair), sounded very solid and musical on a big band selection. I would have stayed longer, but rather than interrupt an intense conversation, I added this room to my “next show wish list.”

[Source: http://www.stereophile.com/content/playback-designs’-“world-premiere”-evolution-acoustics]
 
There ought to be a big segment of the market that would want this. If you have appealing design (Devialet and Wadia) and you are not a consummate audiophile seeking to upgrade every month, then this should make sense for the "lifestyle" market while still delivering audiophile quality sound. Keeps the missus happy because these are sleek-looking (well the Devialet and Wadia are...not sure about the PD's looks :D) one-box deals and keeps Mr. audiophile happy because he is getting good sound. Maybe it makes sense as you are doing it it Mike in a non-dedicated family room in the second system where everyone can enjoy it and you can still go up to the dedicated rig whenever you want.
 
cmalak said:
There ought to be a big segment of the market that would want this. If you have appealing design (Devialet and Wadia) and you are not a consummate audiophile seeking to upgrade every month, then this should make sense for the "lifestyle" market while still delivering audiophile quality sound. Keeps the missus happy because these are sleek-looking (well the Devialet and Wadia are...not sure about the PD's looks :D) one-box deals and keeps Mr. audiophile happy because he is getting good sound. Maybe it makes sense as you are doing it it Mike in a non-dedicated family room in the second system where everyone can enjoy it and you can still go up to the dedicated rig whenever you want.
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And - easy to use for you know who. Not sure what I will do with all that free shelf space if I get one!
 
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