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REVIEW With a sensitivity rating of 89 dB and a crossover network of 6 dB per octave, the Evidence Platinums are very easy to drive with either tube or solid-state amplification. Even in my 16-by-25- foot listening room, more than adequate volume levels are achieved with the 20-watt-per-channel Nagra 300i integrated amplifier. I would suggest about 100 watts per channel or more for best results, especially if you like to hear your favorite music reproduced loudly. While these speakers can reproduce some great dynamic swings, they are highly linear, with their massive stereo image still intact, even at very soft volume levels—again, not unlike a great mini monitor. Chrissie Hynde’s signature vibrato comes through clearly on the original Pretenders album. The delicacy present in “Private Life” puts Hynde in the room, right near the center of the listening position. Coupled to the amazing Pass Labs Xs300 monoblocks, with nearly boundless power on tap, the Dynaudios really come to life. As I blast Lou Reed’s The Creation of the Universe, there isn’t a point at which the wide, vivid stereo image ever collapses—no matter how high the volume. Much like the Focal Maestro Utopia speakers that we just got done auditioning, the Evidence Platinums excel at reproducing large-scale music, especially drums and percussion—and they do so without fatigue. You Need a Pair If you are looking for a statement loudspeaker, look no further than the Dynaudio Evidence Platinum. After six months of constant listening (and punishing) on an incredibly wide range of musical program material, I can tell you that there is nothing that the Evidence Platinums can’t handle, if you have enough amplifier power on tap. Along with their musical performance, the Evidence Platinums offer a level of fit and finish that is in keeping with a speaker of this level. They exude luxury and will be an excellent fit for the world’s finest listening rooms, a fact that can’t be overlooked when spending this kind of money. Lastly, Dynaudio is a major player in the speaker industry, so this is a purchase that can be made with confidence, knowing the company will be around to support these speakers. With so much capability, the Dynaudio Evidence Platinums should be your last speaker purchase. l Dynaudio Evidence Platinum loudspeakers MSRP: $85,000 per pair MANUFACTURER Dynaudio CONTACT www.dynaudio.com PERIPHERALS Analog Source AVID Acutus Reference SP/Tri Planar/Lyra Atlas Phonostage Rogers Digital Source dCS Paganini Stack, Meridian Control 15, Aurender S10 Preamplifier Robert Koda K-10 Amplifier Pass Labs Xs300 monoblocks Cable Cardas Clear Airloom. REFERENCE 75 75 watts per channel. Weaving magic. 168 TONE AUDIO NO.64 Fine Sounds Group 3900 Annapolis Lane North ∙ Plymouth, MN 55447 ∙ www.audioresearch.com July 2014 169
REVIEW Taking It Personally Burmester B10 Speakers By Jeff Dorgay f you’ve ever had the opportunity to audition Burmester loudspeakers, you know they mate perfectly with the company’s electronics and that, together, they put forward a very dynamic, powerful presentation. And, as founder Dieter Burmester is a bass player in his spare time, his speakers are Inever lacking in low-frequency authority. 170 TONE AUDIO NO.64 July 2014 171
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