MikE
Color Me Gone
Gentlemen
There are many ways to achieve a common result. In this case, enhanced replay / musical enjoyment. If that were not the case, or our fate should some computer geek replicate the sound of my SET into a chip, we would all be listening to identical systems. This would not be a good thing and I'm happy that technology hasn't advanced to the point that we can't (still) enjoy the designs of people like Mr. Cain and Dr. Edgar. Personally, that is one of the facinations of musical (Hi-End) replay; that we can associate wth those individuals that share common values and have implimented those into a design that embellishes our music, system and vision. Like umbilicals reaching between minds.
Unfortunately, I've not had the pleasure of sampling either of the two gentlemen's creations, nor even many of their contemporaries. This is something I would to correct as I wish to explore alternative speaker types to mate with my 45 SET. Interestingly, BOTH products are on my wish list of components to audition. At this point - not having heard many horns or single-drivers - I can't comment in depth on the benefits of either approach or even as to my personal preference. What I will say is that based on my research on the subject both are valid approaches and have many advocates within our small circle enthusiasts. I believe that both designs could provide a telling and completely satisfactory experience depending on the accompanying system, coupled with the unique replay and musical preference of the respective listener.
MikE
There are many ways to achieve a common result. In this case, enhanced replay / musical enjoyment. If that were not the case, or our fate should some computer geek replicate the sound of my SET into a chip, we would all be listening to identical systems. This would not be a good thing and I'm happy that technology hasn't advanced to the point that we can't (still) enjoy the designs of people like Mr. Cain and Dr. Edgar. Personally, that is one of the facinations of musical (Hi-End) replay; that we can associate wth those individuals that share common values and have implimented those into a design that embellishes our music, system and vision. Like umbilicals reaching between minds.
Unfortunately, I've not had the pleasure of sampling either of the two gentlemen's creations, nor even many of their contemporaries. This is something I would to correct as I wish to explore alternative speaker types to mate with my 45 SET. Interestingly, BOTH products are on my wish list of components to audition. At this point - not having heard many horns or single-drivers - I can't comment in depth on the benefits of either approach or even as to my personal preference. What I will say is that based on my research on the subject both are valid approaches and have many advocates within our small circle enthusiasts. I believe that both designs could provide a telling and completely satisfactory experience depending on the accompanying system, coupled with the unique replay and musical preference of the respective listener.
MikE