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Auditioning Reflex C and Accession MC |
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BAK
Senior Member Joined: 14 Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky, USA Status: Offline Points: 1744 |
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Thanks for your observations.
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Bruce
AT-14SA, Pickering XV-15, Hana EL, Technics SL-1600MK2, Lautus, Majestic DAC, Technics SH-8055 spectrum analyzer, Eminence Beta8A custom cabs; Proprius & Reflex M or C, Enjoy Life your way! |
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Thx_golfer
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For those that are following: I wanted to close my posts to make sure it was clear the quality and service from Graham Slee.
This has actually been a very long journey, but a very enjoyable one. I have decided that testing gear and reviewing is a very difficult job. I was pretty skeptical starting out that differences would be noticeable even between the highest and lowest cost items. My thought was that they all do the same thing, how can they sound different. Boy was I wrong. In fact, I think the differences in Phono Stages, was at least as much as changes in cartridges. This led to a longer process, as I started with the Accession MC at the top of my price point and ended up expanding due to my interest in exploring further sonic benefits. In order to fairly judge these 5 contenders I found it is only fair to create 3 tiers. Tier 1 (less than $500) – Moon 110, Tier 2 (less than $1000) – Reflex C, Tier 3 (less than $2000) – Accession, Moon 310, MP 100. There are considerable differences in these tiers and the best way I can describe them is that even my mom was able to differentiate between the tiers. Obviously, the real shoot out then happens at the tier 3 level. Largely I think this comes down to preferences and listening habits rather than one being better or worse, and of course your needs. Also let me say that if I wasn’t able to do direct A/B testing I would be able to live with any of the Tier 3 options. From a value perspective, the Accession MC is the easy winner in Tier 3. Easily more detailed and precise than the other Tier 1 & 2, but very minor nuances to the remainder of Tier 3. The Accession is much smaller than the others, and easily competes above its price point. The Moon 310lp is the winner in terms of flexibility, can pretty much handle any need you may have. Although, you need to open up the box to manually change the jumper pins (a feature I am not a huge fan of). This is really only a pain in the initial set up, after that you likely won’t need to make adjustments. For my personal preference, I really preferred the wider soundstage of the McIntosh MP100 as well as the looks of that unit. For much of my testing is was difficult to distinguish between the 3, but the MP100 carried a wider soundstage in each case in my listening room. Thanks to the entire Graham Slee Co and all those that make is work. Special Call out to BAK. HAPPY LISTENING! |
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BAK
Senior Member Joined: 14 Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky, USA Status: Offline Points: 1744 |
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Thank you Thx_golfer .
Enjoy the music! |
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Bruce
AT-14SA, Pickering XV-15, Hana EL, Technics SL-1600MK2, Lautus, Majestic DAC, Technics SH-8055 spectrum analyzer, Eminence Beta8A custom cabs; Proprius & Reflex M or C, Enjoy Life your way! |
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