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| agree with your feline wariness with regard to torch bearing disciples of any given faith, be they believers in Altec, Audio Note or even Vitavox. In the case of Audio Note the fervour has often been exacerbated by the activities, pricing and proclamations of PQ. I have visited the Japanese factory and know Mr Kondo quite well. He is a quiet and humble individual not given to ranting about the merits of what he makes. Some of it, (the current speakers and some of the amplifiers) are in my view, not outstanding. Other items, (the big preamp, phono stage, cartridge, MC transformer, silver cables and largest power amps are exceptionally good.) They no longer make their best product (a field coil cartridge). If you ever see one of these for sale you should get it (or tell me where it is!)

There are still a few well engineered, correctly voiced audio products around but I agree that they are hard to find among the dross.

best regards,
Guy

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