General Asylum

Posted by RGA (A) on June 21, 2003 at 12:38:38

In Reply to: Ay, there's the rub... posted by John Marks on June 21, 2003 at 09:37:48:

I don't understand. You guys already review integrates, speakers and cd players under 1k each and gave them reccomendations...so it is possible you've done it.

I would have mentioned the Sugden A21a as well, but it's over your 1k limit...still I think it sounds considerably better than the Bryston B60 and costs less here. But still, I understand a magazines difficulty in testing ONE product from a small manufacture that sells in smaller numbers than a Bryston. It's not like everyone is carrying Sugden(maybe they should mass build them like Bryston and advertise the snot out of em). I'd also like you to review the Master class line...but I also realize that everyone makes very diverse requests.

But it has to peak your interest just a tiny bit to see a smaller compnay bring out out a 3500.00pound power amp that is 35 watts...and the Brit mags drool over it...bias perhaps but it still something I'd love to hear(maybe not even available here).

I can't complain about your speaker selections though I think you could better than Paradigm and NHT- but someone wil always complain about something including me. Actually I'm a bit surprised never to see the B&W 600 sereis there. I've listened to em directly against some of the Paradigms of similar prices ---I dunno. I know you probably don't want ALL B&Ws but if the 602 is not better than the Titan or AT LEAST on par with the Studio 20 for less money, then I need an anvil, hammer, drum replacement in the ole ear canal.

ASL, Jolida, I maintain are interesting choices here. Why not Klipsh...they are certainly DIFFERENT...should be fun to write about their strengths and weakness and colour...I would describe them as a FUN speaker...despite problems.