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  1. Yep. The only real sound quality problem that products like the Mu-So may not be able to overcome is getting the kind of stereo separation of two distinct speakers (how much of an issue that is really depends on the individual). The Silver Phantom Duo should be a real step up, but it's also triple the price of the Mu-So. So it's really getting into more hardcore audiophile prices.
  2. I would say that it's really aimed at persons who value the compact form and convenience. If you are fine with putting a much larger and less stylish HiFi setup in your room, then there are no shortage of more traditional stereo options. If you want something far more discrete, but still sounds good and has modern connections then you look for products like the Mu-So. If you just want maximum sound quality for your money, then chances are that you would prefer a separates system.
  3. Wouldn't that just be a streamer? Why not just buy a Bluesound Node 2?
  4. I think products like the Mu-So and Phantom only seem like a niche product in the audiophile world. They seem exactly like the kind of product that is popular with regular consumers. Just think about how popular (somewhat similar) products such as Bluetooth speakers are becoming. The Mu-So and Phantom merely elevate the performance levels to more HiFi like levels. BTW, I regard the Phantom as a $4K to $4.6K product as it is really intended to be used as a stereo pair. So it's a far more expensive product than the Mu-So and really should be a proper upgrade in sound quality.
  5. The Devialet hitting the Apple store is a good thing as it provides more options. However, my only concern with it is that almost every review of it focuses on two phantoms used in stereo. So $4K (or $4.6K) rather than the $1.5K for the Mu-so. The only review of a single Phantom that I've seen was on What Hi-Fi? and they gave it 4 out of 5 stars because they felt it didn't really justify the price premium over the Mu-So. However, even that review is hard to judge because they compared the slightly more expensive Silver Phantom ($2.3K) to the Mu-So ($1.5K) making the price difference even more striking.
  6. Yep. Plus these products have the potential to appeal to consumers who are not stereotypical audiophiles. Consumers who value both convenience and aesthetics, but still want good sound quality.
  7. The problem is that any product in a relatively new category is going to be a bit tricky to define. Naim call the Mu-so a Wireless Music System. I think that sums it up perfectly, but I can easily imagine other persons having no idea what a wireless music system is. As for marketing, despite any confusion about what it is, it is selling well.
  8. LOL. Sounds about right. It's really not aimed at your typical audiophile.
  9. Nope. I'm under the impression that it is selling well and has achieved quite a decent fan following. So you not liking it doesn't make it a dud.
  10. I see it as being aimed at persons looking for good quality sound in a stylish, compact and convenient package. I'd imagine it falls in the dreaded mid-fi category that gets applied to most affordable HiFi.
  11. I think the problem is that "sounds real good" is not enough for the typical audiophile. They will nitpick about whether you get a wider soundstage with two separate speakers etc and dismiss the MuSo as a lifestyle product.
  12. Excellent review! I am a huge fan of products designed to be more modern and family friendly than the traditional HiFi fare. It's great to have a private setup in the man-cave, but it is also equally fun to have a product you can just enjoy with the family and still have great sound quality.
  13. It can be fixed by shipping the unit back to Emotiva. But since I don't live in the US, the shipping cost to and from Emotiva just wouldn't be worth it for me. + I don't like the sound quality that much to bother.
  14. I still have an XDA-1 (not in use currently). The build quality seems good for the price. Sadly I got the early model before they fixed the volume control - so that early experience sort of left a bitter taste in my mouth (some very poor customer service when the problems with the volume implementation were first brought up on the Emotiva forums). In terms of sound quality I can only compare it to my Benchmark DAC1 and the internal DAC in my Squeezebox Classic. At first it seemed to be decent in comparison to the DAC1 but soon I started finding the sound rather annoying/harsh. To be honest I prefer the sound of the Squeezebox Classic without the XDA1. So, needless to say I don't recommend it. But sound quality is subjective so other persons might like the way it sounds.
  15. Two other options are: Revel Performa M22 Monitors $2K & KEF R500 Towers $2.6K
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