Isn't it like $3K for new drivers, recable, tune up, etc. Basically, the works on top of the $1,500 or so for the HP-2s?
I think John's excessive mark up tactics are rubbing off on Joe - as much as I'd like the idea of an upgraded HP-2 with new drivers, it's a bit over the top in price.
Christopher Parkening / Elmer Bernstein - Concerto for Guitar
Redbook
I had no idea this existed before yesterday. A surprisingly good concerto for guitar. Parkening has been at my top spot since Segovia passed, so it's all win if you're into this kind of thing.
I like the GS-1000s a lot. I bought them when they first came out. They have a colored, romantic sound that gives life and energy to the music.
That being said, they are very unique sounding, and I can see how some really don't like them. They can sound horrid in the wrong system or on a recording with nasty highs. With tubes and vinyl the GS-1000 is in it's prime. They fall under the "must listen to first" category without a doubt.
I look forward to your impressions of the PS-1000.
Pretty much how I felt. They have a very synthetic sound with very unpleasant highs. And this is coming from a GS-1000 owner
That being said, some seemed to like them, so what do I know.