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Coverage of HI-FI '99 from Chicago, USA -- May 12-16, 1999
As you would expect, analog and SACD sounded exceptional, but the Sony player was also very impressive spinning a Box Scaggs CD, proving that the old digital format can still make some music. This system was a unanimous Standout choice, impressing the entire Show coverage crew. |
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Chicago-area
dealer Quintessence Audio put together a system that had power and subtlety in abundance.
Vandersteen Model Five speakers ($9800/pair) were driven with Audio Research Reference 300
amps ($23,990/pair), Reference Phono ($5995) and brand-new Reference Two line-stage preamp
($9995). Source components were a Basis turntable with Graham tonearm and cartridge and a
Sony SACD player. MIT cabling completed the system.