It took a couple of visits to confirm the info on the GTT
Audio room, which gave us more opportunity to hear the wonderful sound. Driven by an ASR
Emitter II Exclusive Blue integrated amplifier ($27,000), the Kharma Midi Exquisite
speakers ($75,000/pair) sounded open, airy and dynamic -- and who wouldn't like such
sound? Sources alternated between an MBL 1531 CD player ($9240) and a Kuzma Stabi
Reference turntable ($8000) outfitted with a Stogi Reference tonearm and Shelter 90x
cartridge. Anthony Di Marco felt that the mid and high frequencies were especially
delicate, while the bass produced by these handsome cabinets was extended and snappy
without being overblown. "Athletic" was the word that came to mind.
