Just a quick, but important update on my hifi system.
After just under four years of loyal service, I replaced my Revel Performa M126be speakers with the brand new Canton Reference 9 monitor. Not an easy decision but ultimately the Cantons offer more than the Revels and so there was no turning back. Not only do they reach deeper, they also reveal more in the recording. In my room, they sound very neutral and straightforward. Completely balanced. Important for a reviewer. We will definitely measure them further but I’m convinced no crazy things will be found.
Completely unexpectedly, I have purchased a second speaker that I will use as a reference in the price range up to €1,000. The Elac Debut 3.0 6.3 completely blew me away. It arrived just when the Revels were sold and they softened the parting considerably. This Elac is a particularly fine discovery that I can blindly recommend to anyone.
From colleague Jaap I received an Isotek Evo3 Aquarius to have a look and especially to listen to what a mains filter does in my system. I am still playing around with it and don’t want to make any statements about it yet. The power grid in Flanders is also different from that in the Netherlands and my experience is that conditioners have less influence with me than with colleagues. But I am still working hard to compare every component of my sytem with and without Isotek. To be continued!
And I am happy to add that I am looking out for a new CD player or CD transport. So, you’re all informed again. Have fun listening!
Reference system January 2025
- Canton Reference 9
- Simaudio Moon 600i V2
- Sonnet Kratos
- Sonnet Morpheus
- Sonnet Hermes
- Mutec MC3
- D-Link DGS-108 (with Sbooster power supply)
- Isotek EVO3 Aquarius
- Driade Flow 405 speaker cables
- Driade Flow 808 rca cables
- Ricable Magnus digital cables and power cords
- Bassocontinuo Cymbalon 2.1
Hi Geoffrey, how are you?
What are your thoughts about using the Sbooster power supply on the D-Link DGS-108?
I find it very interesting your option here.
Thanks
recently I had the opportunity to test both speakers.. without much thought I decided on revel m126be. revel is a class higher than canton.. it is the most neutral speaker I have heard, very detailed, natural, fast.. while that was not the case with Canton.. just my opinion 🙂