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.
