System 2 For the Purist- Introduction
Michael Fremmer just bought a Continuum Turntable. Considering his old turntable was a Simon Yorke Series 7 this is quite a statement. The Simon Yorke has had many accolades heaped upon it and the outright cost of upgrading to the Continuum show you that this is a serious move and not one for the faint of heart. Why would you do this, simply read the Stereophile review and you will see that all other products (including the Rockport) are eclipsed by this engineering marvel. Let us introduce the Lyra Connoisseur Phono and Line stage, the synergistic match you get with a Lyra cartridge is astounding the combination is at a true reference level. "It offers a better sense of instrumental weight, and there is more authority to the sound overall. Orchestra and big choruses sound like they have a more solid foundation. Instrumental and vocal timbres are also more naturally complex and organic, and the 4-2 sounds less "dry" than the 4.0. Because of this combination of increased resolution and power, musical passages appear to swell and ebb more effortlessly and smoothly, and rhythms swing better. In a nutshell, music through the 4-2 sounds clearly more varied, complex and convincing than the 4.0" - Lyra Connoisseur 4.2 The Wavac HE833v1.3 will be a revelation regardless of what you are listening to now! It is no longer necessary to choose between musical refinement and high power-it is possible to have both with the HE-833. Have the strengths of a valve amplifier without any of the compromises. Loudspeaker choice is split into two camps, the best of the traditional loudspeaker taken to extremes, the Kharma Reference Exquisite, and from the German Physiks stable the Loreley MK III which will more than hold its own against any speaker system at any price. The question that remains is what one will grace your room? |


