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The Pipedreams speakers are a true line source that throw a huge soundstage and make sitting rigidly in the sweet spot a thing of the past. The Melos amps use EI 519 pentode power tubes -- and lots of them. Both the Triode Diva and Triode Soloist models can be purchased configured as single-ended amplifiers for the same price.
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SoundStage! was treated to an exclusive offsite
pre-Show demo of the Melos/Pipedreams "super-system" that featured the
Pipedreams 134 speakers (which use 134 drivers, include two subwoofers per channel and
cost up to $80,000 depending on finish), big Melos Triode Diva amplifiers
(800Wpc, $25,000 per pair), Music Director preamp ($4800 balanced, $3795 single-ended),
Glass Symphonietta 24/96 CD/DVD player ($1395) and BAE-manufactured FMS cabling. However,
the Show system at the Alexis Park, which featured the smaller Pipedreams 94 speakers
(approximately $15,000 per pair without subwoofers), Triode Soloist amplifiers (400Wpc,
approximately $10,000 per pair), Music Director preamp, Glass Symphonietta CD/DVD player
and FMS cables, got the nod for downright spooky imaging at a much lower price.