Aqsubx:
I am already on record as a fan of the Silverlines (specifically the SR-17s), so I didn't want to just re-hash it, but your description "accuracy but not analytical; balanced, not boomy." absolutely describes my experience with them. And I listen to pretty much all the same stuff you list, as well - Mozart predominates, but last night was Chopin's Nocturnes. If you like greenday, you should check out Guster - lotsa fun, if a tad moody at times. But to the point, I find the Silverlines do it all gracefully. I didn't like the Spendors at all: it could just have been poor setup or dysfunctional equipment, but the demo was just so bad I didn't even want to try them at home. I haven't heard the Tukans (no local dealer) but then I haven't felt the need to, either. I demo' Sonus Faber
Good Luck:
chas
I am already on record as a fan of the Silverlines (specifically the SR-17s), so I didn't want to just re-hash it, but your description "accuracy but not analytical; balanced, not boomy." absolutely describes my experience with them. And I listen to pretty much all the same stuff you list, as well - Mozart predominates, but last night was Chopin's Nocturnes. If you like greenday, you should check out Guster - lotsa fun, if a tad moody at times. But to the point, I find the Silverlines do it all gracefully. I didn't like the Spendors at all: it could just have been poor setup or dysfunctional equipment, but the demo was just so bad I didn't even want to try them at home. I haven't heard the Tukans (no local dealer) but then I haven't felt the need to, either. I demo' Sonus Faber
Good Luck:
chas