The sound is quite amazing for a small box. The source is a modded Slim Devices SqueezeBox playing FLAC recordings. Nowadays I have the Audioengine A2 as my main rig :) I use the Benchmark DAC1 to connect directly to the speakers. 30 day money back guarentee, if you are one of the lucky ones that LOVE it, then I envy you. Not quite as clear as the A2, nowhere near as punchy as the A2, probably lacking in bass compared to the A2, but it just has a natural sound that grabs me. I LOVE the sound of my Monitor Audio iDeck - also stereo, separate speakers, not nearly as cool looking as the A2, but it sounds NATURAL. Not all transistor gear is unacceptable to me, not by a long shot. I think that people who generally find they prefer tube gear over transistor are the type that will not be able to live with this. I think that some will love it, and some will find it unacceptable. To be fair, I have always been a TUBE guy and I value nuance and relaxed sound.īottom Line: This is built to particular sonic taste.
Weakness: To my ear it sounds congested and not very pleasant. Strengths: Very clear, very punchy, surprising bass for it's size, reasonably extended highs. For my tastes, like the Blue Sky more for sound-very neutral with better defined bass. Can personally endorse all three as best in class for the money. I also like the Logitech mm50-best portable docking station-$100 and blows away everything else I have heard-just throw in a backpack and go. I got mine wholesale for $200 and none of my musician friends can believe the quality. Perfect for a small room that is den proportions. Has a better nearfield soundstage, is a serious musician/studio product, and you get 150 watts divided by 2 speakers and a subwoofer. You should also look at Blue Sky Audio's EXO product. I like the 5's over the twos-fuller, richer sound. Works well with MP3s-pitch perfect with an Apple iPod or Apple laptop. I am always in the hunt for great sounding and petite equipment when I am killing time in hotels. I am a road warrior, have a pro touring company, and travel 200,000 air miles a year supporting many live shows.
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