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Thread: My latest Ascend 340 audition

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    Default My latest Ascend 340 audition

    One of my closest friends was in town on business last weekend. He's a die in the wool audiophile. Last year, when I broke the news to him that I had purchased 340M's, he gave me some advice that I may have wanted to be patient and find something used in my price range. Good speakers just aren't available new for $600. a pair. I've been to his house twice since I bought the Ascends and very much enjoy listening to his system. These are his speakers.

    http://www.merlinmusic.com/vsm.htm

    I've told him many times that the 340's were directly responsible for my renewed interest in music listening. He was always a good sport about it but we both knew he wasn't buying it when it came to the Ascends.
    I got him to sit down and listen last Sunday. Not much was said but more than once he uttered, "I can't believe these are $600. NEW." The Ascend's may be less than 10% of the price of his speakers, but I made a convert.
    It's great to have people listen to the Ascends who are looking for their first real speakers but for me, it's just a lotta fun having someone who's been neck deep into audio for a couple of decades rave about the sound from my "budget" speakers.
    Just wanted to share the experience.

    David

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    That's great David.

    Now just think what DavidF could do with Merlin like money....even before the markup!
    -curtis

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