Got to the library at around noon, the room was pretty full, quite some attendance. Lots of great (and expensive) gears.
I went over there mainly for the LCD2, got to listen to it on Phonitor (source was a very nice Sony ES player, don't remeber the model #) and Luxman P1 (source was Meridian G08). I know meet environment is not ideal for drawing conclusions, but judging from my audition there, the LCD2 is probably not for me. I like to listen to live concert recordings, the LCD2, on either set up, didn't give me enough of the "live" feel.
I switched back to my Jade set up (in the same room) and got the "there" feel back. So it is not entirelly due to the room noise. The LCD2 has a bit narrower soundstage, that might be the reason.
Otherwise, the LCD2 has great resolution and speed, and bass is very nice, great layering and is definitly stronger (especially with the luxman) than my Jade set up. LCD2's clamping pressure is a bit too much for me though
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All in all, it was a great opportunity to audition some great gear (especially the reel to reel set up) and meet Head-fiers in person
. Thanks for arranging this meet !
I went over there mainly for the LCD2, got to listen to it on Phonitor (source was a very nice Sony ES player, don't remeber the model #) and Luxman P1 (source was Meridian G08). I know meet environment is not ideal for drawing conclusions, but judging from my audition there, the LCD2 is probably not for me. I like to listen to live concert recordings, the LCD2, on either set up, didn't give me enough of the "live" feel.
Otherwise, the LCD2 has great resolution and speed, and bass is very nice, great layering and is definitly stronger (especially with the luxman) than my Jade set up. LCD2's clamping pressure is a bit too much for me though
All in all, it was a great opportunity to audition some great gear (especially the reel to reel set up) and meet Head-fiers in person