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[anm]

above is assuming that CDP has a better dac than AVR.

 

[koushikp]

Interesting comment.............you feel the sonic output will be better with analog over digital? How much of an improvement would it make? Might be worth to try it in my setup as well.

I think he meant since he is using a blu ray player and a digital output to send to the avr, decoding is already being done by the marantz amp, so incremental improvement by adding a CDP (mainstream ones) may not be that much of an improvement..

I agree to this..the CDP will only help (if at all) if the CDP DAC is better than the DAC of the current marantz amp, I doubt whether this will matter given his current setup.

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[anm]

so has anyone gone for this deal as yet?
I was very keen on GS speakers, even a little more than the Thiels, but Denny @ Bass and Treble didn't have any for audition.

 

[X man]

I think he meant since he is using a blu ray player and a digital output to send to the avr, decoding is already being done by the marantz amp, so incremental improvement by adding a CDP (mainstream ones) may not be that much of an improvement..

I agree to this..the CDP will only help (if at all) if the CDP DAC is better than the DAC of the current marantz amp, I doubt whether this will matter given his current setup.

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Thanks.Koushik.

Again the argument is valid, I agree.

I realise now that logically CDP should make a diff if Marantz AVR DAC is inferior to CDP. Any idea if AVR DAC's are as good as CDP DAC. So should I go for a stereo amp - connect it to Blu Ray to get more visible improvement ( again if at all) in sound quality

- or should I ditch the idea and enjoy music as it is

 

[krishpiscean]

so has anyone gone for this deal as yet?
I was very keen on GS speakers, even a little more than the Thiels, but Denny @ Bass and Treble didn't have any for audition.

R u referring to GS10 or 20 ? If interested on GS10, we can approach together and can expect some more discount.

 

[sivakuru]

krishpiscean:

When I approached Audio people they were not willing to come down even a penny on the GS10. The final price was 63k (same as BLASTO has listed on the first page). I had asked them to get the walnut color from chennai and I think they have it now in Hyd. I will probably go and pick it up from their place one of these days.

 

[corElement]

The gs10 seems to be a value for money speaker for 63k. Still about 200$ above the international price but good VFM imo.
A lot of people suggest bookshelf speakers over floorstanders for music. The rosewood one is so beautiful

 

[koushikp]

Thanks.Koushik.

Again the argument is valid, I agree.

I realise now that logically CDP should make a diff if Marantz AVR DAC is inferior to CDP. Any idea if AVR DAC's are as good as CDP DAC. So should I go for a stereo amp - connect it to Blu Ray to get more visible improvement ( again if at all) in sound quality

- or should I ditch the idea and enjoy music as it is

adding just a stereo amp to your current setup (with your blu ray player) will again present a problem as then the decoding will happen at the blu ray player, worsening the sound quality. this is because the stereo amp will not have a digital in. This can be overcome by having a decent DAC in between though.

So u should decide based on how much investment you are ready make. ideally it should be CDP+stereo amp, or BDP+DAC+stereo amp

 

[duggirala_in]

krishpiscean:

When I approached Audio people they were not willing to come down even a penny on the GS10. The final price was 63k (same as BLASTO has listed on the first page). I had asked them to get the walnut color from chennai and I think they have it now in Hyd. I will probably go and pick it up from their place one of these days.

I thought of GS10 but its out of my budget. I am considering RS5 but unable to find reviews for the same. Also considering Blasto's Jamo.

 

[BLASTO]

I thought of GS10 but its out of my budget. I am considering RS5 but unable to find reviews for the same. Also considering Blasto's Jamo.

Hi duggirala,
I have auditioned RS5 and is only so so.. A used RS6/RS8 will be much better.
I will ping you in a short while so that you can demo the Jamo and RS5 on the same day and decide.
Sorry for delaying. Saturday will be ideal.


Edit: GS10 will be a definite upgrade from the Jamos. RS8 is also cosiderably better than the Jamos. RS5 is not in the league.

 

[duggirala_in]

Thanks Saturday is fine with me

 

[rakswat]

folks

spoke to soma varma @ audio people, jubilee hills hyd. Interested in gs20 (was almost going to buy the rx6 silver series, makes much more sense to put in a little more and get the gold series)

Just curious,
- this deal sounds too good to be true
- how do we know its for real, these are new speakers and not old ones re-packaged (i live in mumbai and the store is in Hyd)
- they will not give a bill, so how do we get warranty support. what proof do i have that i have bought these speakers

has anyone actually got these old stock speakers - what is your experience?

Rakswat

 

[Nikhil]

Just curious,
- this deal sounds too good to be true
- how do we know its for real, these are new speakers and not old ones re-packaged (i live in mumbai and the store is in Hyd)
- they will not give a bill, so how do we get warranty support. what proof do i have that i have bought these speakers

Rakswat

???? No bill!! Sorry but that's a risk.

 

[BLASTO]

folks

spoke to soma varma @ audio people, jubilee hills hyd. Interested in gs20 (was almost going to buy the rx6 silver series, makes much more sense to put in a little more and get the gold series)

Just curious,
- this deal sounds too good to be true
- how do we know its for real, these are new speakers and not old ones re-packaged (i live in mumbai and the store is in Hyd)
- they will not give a bill, so how do we get warranty support. what proof do i have that i have bought these speakers

has anyone actually got these old stock speakers - what is your experience?

Rakswat

Rakswat, They DO give the bill. Do not buy without a bill. Who told you that there is no bill?

I know Varma and can talk with him regarding this if you like.

Krishpisean got the GS10 recently and it is with bill and sealed one. Ping him.

 

[posiedon]

Hi Guys,

Last week I had checked out these speakers at Audio people@hyd and I was quoted 42K final price for RS5 and 72k final price for RS8. Just came across this thread today and I am surprised that I was quoted with so much more price difference. The guy was Varma who has been mentioned on this thread.

GS10 are actually book shelf speakers right? Are they better than RS8 though RS8 are floor standing speakers?

Also could I get the number of Jalel so that I can ask him for prices please

 

[corElement]

I would take the GS10 over any lower series floor stander and yes they are bookshelves indeed however they are of higher quality than the rs series. Mind you the word is quality. It wont be shaking up your house like a floorstander on high volume. But rather you'll enjoy greater clarity of sound instead of a "wall" of sound put forward (in comparison to a lower model).

 

[musicbee]

The RS8/RX8 are pretty good. The GS10 though is a different league as its the Gold series and the RS8 is the Silver series.

You will also find the Platinum series better than the Gold series though prohibitively priced.

Hi Guys,

Last week I had checked out these speakers at Audio people@hyd and I was quoted 42K final price for RS5 and 72k final price for RS8. Just came across this thread today and I am surprised that I was quoted with so much more price difference. The guy was Varma who has been mentioned on this thread.

GS10 are actually book shelf speakers right? Are they better than RS8 though RS8 are floor standing speakers?

Also could I get the number of Jalel so that I can ask him for prices please

 

[BLASTO]

Hi Guys,

Last week I had checked out these speakers at Audio people@hyd and I was quoted 42K final price for RS5 and 72k final price for RS8. Just came across this thread today and I am surprised that I was quoted with so much more price difference. The guy was Varma who has been mentioned on this thread.

GS10 are actually book shelf speakers right? Are they better than RS8 though RS8 are floor standing speakers?

Also could I get the number of Jalel so that I can ask him for prices please

Don't pay anything more than what is menioned here. The prices mentioned here are including VAT and whatever taxes there is.

 

[posiedon]

Wanted to know your opinions on MA RS8 and RS5...I somehow found RS8 to be muddy as compared to RS5...not too sure why that happened....I played the same song from the same AV receiver and somehow RS8 lacked alot of clarity as compared to RS5...any idea?

Also your help on comparing Polk Audio TSi7 vs MA RS8 and RS5. I have Denon 2113 CI AV receiver...do you guys think TSi7 would be underpowered coz of the receiver?

Also I spoke to bobby@j'blee hills and he has quoted the prices you mentioned in your thread...hownow those prices are without vat he said...so if I want a bill...I would need to pay 14.5% vat...is that right? I mean I saw your comments in your thread and you said those prices should be with bill....something just dosent add up...any idea guys?

 

[posiedon]

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