[Uncle Erik]

Originally Posted by mike1127

I listen mainly to classical. My priorities are:

• Natural sound: violins sound like violins, trumpets sound like trumpets, etc.
• Expressive shapes: the ebb and flow and beat of the music is dancy (the beat should be clear but not overemphasized).
• High resolution. I enjoy inner detail on sustained sounds like massed strings, brass choirs, etc. Freedom from resonance and stored energy effects.

A lot of rigs were driven by small portable solid-state amps. I'm a tube guy.

And what I liked about the Sonett/K701 combination:

The K701 handles piano leading edge better than the K601, and has a wonderful timbral clarity in winds. The inner detail on sustained string and brass notes, and the ability to differentiate between the sustained note and the hall ambience, is incredible.

My favorite thing about the Sonett/K701 combination is the way it invites me into the experience rather than dragging me into it. And once I accept the invitation and find my way in, the rewards are enormous.

I'd like you to come by Catalina B and give a listen to my Beyerdynamic DT48. It's on the table on the left side of the room, back by the Zana Deux and Moth Si2A3.

I think the DT48 does very well with classical (smaller pieces, not orchestral), violin and piano. I'd like to know what you think of it.