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Old 02-17-2018, 10:04 AM
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Received my pair of Reference 9 K in cherry today. And had an opportunity to audition them at ridiculous volume levels in the shop's showroom for an hour. Even without breaking in everyone was impressed (T+A electronics).

Will post my impressions later (after proper installing and burning-in). There are lots. But some quick info here.

Look - beautiful. And they smashed available PMC, Chario and Cabasse speakers in comparison. Bass is ridiculous, considering speaker size (no problem to make a concert in a huge room). I've never seen membranes dancing with such an amplitude in a monitor speaker. They solve very diffucult moments, that I always thought was distorsion in the record ("sand", "scream", "mess" etc.). Burning-in effect was obvious even inside that hour of listening. The soundstage is, well .. THE SOUNDSTAGE. Endless.

Another happy user here

As for the photos - I don't know, if I'm allowed to post photos or links here? Maybe some links that are not active (without http:// ) is an option?
Congrats on the new Canton's. I completely agree, they're just plain amazing. If you want to really hear what they're made of I'd suggest these two CD's

https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Safe.../dp/B000002LU0

This release is OOP, but they're no shortage of excellent condition used ones. Gospel music, but notwithstanding, astounding voice work.
This acapella release is beautifully recorded and really strains a speakers ability to cope from the low end to the high range. It's loaded with micro-detail that makes it a beautifully rendered work.

Then try this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Demo...nstration+disc

The point of this release pretty much speaks for itself, but it's a mid '90's Chesky release, so very well presented.

Let us know how they burn in over time.

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