Rob,
Why don’t you explain how much better the DX1 is compared to the Ashly XR-1001.
The DX-1 is not commonly available. I've only ever seen them bundled with XPL200's when they have been for sale, though I wasn't ever actively searching for them.
I tried to find a Bryston 10B but none of them are available right now.
Considered a Marchand XM44 but have read that Audio Science Review bit on them which makes me reluctant.
At least I will have the Ashley XR-1001 in hand so I can start experimenting.
I do have a line on a JBL 5234A with 4343 cards from a great source I've bought other hi-fi items from previously. He's going to test it and see if it checks out first.
Even though ASR is all about the numbers, I would take their reviews just like everyone else's with a grain of salt.
Personally I always like to try be fore I buy. If that isn't an option, then I factor in the added cost of what I will lose if I need to "fire sale" the unit after trying it out.
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Can you tell us about the rest of your system?
I use a Marchand electronic crossover for my biamped 4345s and couldn't be happier. I have used two other before including the Ashley and the Marchand is much better with my system.
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