Grandioso Review in New TAS

[ariess]

Check out the Grandioso review by Alan Taffel. It’s quite positive though a few things struck me as odd. Why audition the 4 box set and not make use of a clock, I.e., the G1? Also, the reviewer seems to favor his Goldmund gear similar to how he favored his “Metaphor 1” speakers in last months review though I can find no information about them. As a reference or benchmark he is using some rather obscure stuff which is not very informative.

[SCAudiophile]

Originally Posted by ariess

Check out the Grandioso review by Alan Taffel. It’s quite positive though a few things struck me as odd. Why audition the 4 box set and not make use of a clock, I.e., the G1? Also, the reviewer seems to favor his Goldmund gear similar to how he favored his “Metaphor 1” speakers in last months review though I can find no information about them. As a reference or benchmark he is using some rather obscure stuff which is not very informative.

Yes,..more than a bit odd!

[brodricj]

Well, I'm not finding the review. I've been to the TAS web site, the search box is not returning any results.

[ariess]

It’s in the magazine, new issue

[vintage_tube]

It would help everyone --- it's in February 2018 issue #280.

Best Sir,

Bob

[brodricj]

OK, so that means it's not available to read on-line? I need to buy the magazine, right?

[vintage_tube]

Originally Posted by brodricj

OK, so that means it's not available to read on-line? I need to buy the magazine, right?

The February 2018 pdf is available for purchase from their web site.

Best Sir,

Bob

[audio bill]

New reviews by TAS are initially only in their magazine (print or online versions for sale) but in time are generally made available online for free.

[joey_v]

I read it, it seems like AT preferred his Goldmund.

[PlanarSpeakerFan]

I added an Esoteric Grandioso G1 Clock to my system yesterday to go with my Esoteric Grandioso K1 Player. I’m using the Shunyata Sigma 50 Ohm Clock cable.

I had the Grandioso G1 Clock on all day yesterday. It has already smoothed out some, compared to when I first turned it on yesterday morning. The G1 has already improved clarity, articulation and bass response. Imaging is more holographic as well. I can’t wait until the G1 and Sigma clock cable are fully burned in.

Thanks for making the dream a reality, Ivan!

Ken