50+ Hrs. Club: Wharfedale Diamond 12

[Wil]

Simply, of my feedback to KHF (he was part of the engineering team), his reply:


Indeed, the initial hours of listening to, new-out-of-the-box, 12.1 were rough… Then, say, after eight hours, the-promise-of-it (from professional reviews and everyday consumers) was taking shape.

I wish enthusiasts can hear a model from the Diamond 12 Series that has clocked at least 50 hours.

And, thus, I’ll go back to clocking…

new cheap-Fi:

Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 review

Surprisingly sophisticated standmounters for their size and price

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[RoA]

Enjoy

I keep going on about it but what is coming out of IAG these days is simply incredible value. Add they have some (very) capable time proven engineers/designers, some of the most advanced in house production facilities and a likely huge R&D budget ... and it's easy to see why.

Both my personal favorite amplifier and standmount under £1k come from IAG.

 

[nopiano]

Enjoy

I keep going on about it but what is coming out of IAG these days is simply incredible value. Add they have some (very) capable time proven engineers/designers, some of the most advanced in house production facilities and a likely huge R&D budget ... and it's easy to see why.

Both my personal favorite amplifier and standmount under £1k come from IAG.

This is great to see, because for many years Leak was absent and Quad were somewhat adrift aside from the Electrostatics, and Wharfedale were only good for the Diamond it seemed.

Can you remind us what your favourites are?

 

[RoA]

This is great to see, because for many years Leak was absent and Quad were somewhat adrift aside from the Electrostatics, and Wharfedale were only good for the Diamond it seemed.

Can you remind us what your favourites are?

Audiolab 6000A & Quad S2

 

[Wil]

Running-in of (brother-in-law) Eric's 12.1 has exceeded 50 hours. And comparing to my own pair of Concept 20, I too agree with Fink, preferring the 12.1:


Because I’m accustomed to (SPL from) stacking 2 pairs of Concept 20, I’ll either buy, for myself, 2 pairs of 12.1, or a 12.3:

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 review

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 winner. Refined, entertaining and affordable floorstanders

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