Originally Posted by
Avinunca1
Were you able to audition both at the same time with the same source etc? Was the Paradise superior in every way? I am a Paradise owner (when I can find time to finish it) and I know it's a great piece of kit but I also know that valves have their own qualities, especially with great circuit design. This is a bold statement that you make.
Yes. Same kit, my systems have been pretty static for the last 4-5 years. No, the paradise wasn't superior in every way. Can you define what "every way" means? I have a very hot rodded EAR 834 clone which in some instances equals my 4 box paradise so it's not perfect. I can only report back what I heard in my system and to my ears, the Long Dog was out gunned by the Paradise. My Paradise has been constantly modded over the last several years and in some ways is different to others. I don't particularly think my claims are bold, just my humble opinion.
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