I purchased these new, direct from Holger Stein and have enjoyed them for the last three years. Highly refined, superb sound and beautiful too.They won me over in my SET system vs. Audio Note AN/J's and Devore O/93's that I compared and sold. I found the Steins offer a more immediate, dynamic and true-life sound, with none of the typical single-driver design flaws that glare and call attention. Here is a description from when they were introduced: "Masterclass SP 1.1 is the current range speaker of Steinmusic. Holger Stein took more than five years with his team to develop it. The result is an extraordinary and successful in all details ambassador of good sound – a joy bringer." "The heart of the loudspeaker is a 20 cm driver with an unusually wide range eight complete octaves, achieved through the use of complex precision measurement technology, for example, the Klippel analyzer system. With it the membrane displacements can be measured over all frequencies and magnitudes of time, with unparalleled accuracy. This technique, however, was accompanied by countless auditions in each stage of development to guarantee more than excellent sound quality." "The Masterclass SP 1.1 distinguishes itself with a unique linearity, with the advantages of a completely coherent and in-phase reproduction. The housing of the MasterClass SP 1.1 rests on four feet of solid walnut. They are suitable for all types of floor coverings. Additional damping is not required. The MasterClass SP 1.1 plays as its appearance promises. With its perfectly balanced performance, it offers direct access to the beauty and expressiveness of the music. He is a pleasure bringer." "Masterclass SP 1.1 is a full range speaker that works perfect without any crossover or electric linearization." Efficiency 93 dB
Frequency range from 40 Hz to 20Khz
11" wide x 15" deep x 43" tall Germany's Image Hifi review: "The way the SP 1.1 works in their field is simply breathtaking." Also see the link to a Hifi Live magazine review in the info bar above. Although I have the shipping boxes these are heavy beasts that arrived on a pallet from Germany. If interested I will confirm that they can be shipped regular ground service. Alternatively I can arrange my work schedule to include delivery to anywhere from Charlotte to Baltimore. Se my ad on US Audio Mart for more pictures -- for some reason they loaded sideways here. Thanks!
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