In my travels, I've heard a full Steinway Lyndorf setup.....as well as a Goldmund Setup......amongst many others over time

Extremely good.........quite a different presentation........probably better at some things.......but then not as good at some important things.........stronger with certain music types, whilst weaker with others

When you get to this level, I think it's better to say that you have different "characteristics"......rather than one being better or worse than the other

Despite going out of my way to get to listen to these types of Systems.........and being disappointed with some of Meridian's market support directions over the past 2 years.........I've still not been sufficiently tempted to change

One important thing to note........Cabling!!!!........I believe getting a decent well-made Digital cable for long Speaker runs is important.........these do NOT have to be expensive

However, for long Analog Speaker runs, then the Cable Quality (and usually cost) can be a major differentiator in terms of what it can add or subtract to the "sound"

In some of the systems I've auditioned, the Cabling alone cost more than my DSP's..........definitely not for the faint-hearted..........and still one of the biggest advantages that Meridian has IMHO

Last edited by Ronnie; 2011-04-02 07:21.
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