Australian Tony Moore’s new Ambience Reference 1800 ribbon/cone hybrid speakers ($13,995 per pair) had an ease of presentation that made listening a true pleasure, even under the dreaded "show conditions." They demonstrated excellent imaging from anywhere in the room, along with a wonderful tonal balance. They were connected to Bel Canto electronics -- Pre2 preamplifier, a pair of S300 stereo amps in a biamp arrangement, and PL-2 multi-format player. Analysis Plus cables finished off the system. They used Analysis Plus Silver Oval-In interconnects ($693/meter pair), and Golden Oval speaker cable ($5214/six-foot pair) on the treble and Big Silver Oval speaker cable ($835/six-foot pair) on the bass. The electronics sat on Stillpoint stands.

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