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About to audition Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Grand Reference - advice?

Hi,
I have been listening to Aerial Acoustics 7Bs ( 86 dB sensitivity) for nearly 20 years.  About to audition the VA Beethoven Grand Reference.  90 dB sensitivity.  $12k.  I have a Balanced Audio Technology VK75SE - 75 watts.  700 Joules of power.
Question #1: I always felt the Aerials were under powered.  I'm going to hear the VA BGR with a Pass amp -- not tubes.  Does anyone have any LISTENING experience with this new speaker using 75 watts of tube power?
Question #2: Suggestions for speakers in the $8-12K range ... good for full orchestra (think Mahler 5th), jazz (HHancock, Miles, FHubbard etc), female vocals and 70s rock (Zep, AC/DC, Neil, Yes, Genesis).  Aesthetics are VERY important.  And space is an issue, so no large panels.
Thanks.

Joe
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Congratulations on your acquisition.

Timely thread.

I'm about to throw out a ridiculous offer on the little sister- Beethoven Concert Grand SE. Hope it sticks. 

These are unfortunate times for all of us but, I've been mentioning for over a month it's time to pounce on that audio gear deal if you're in position to do so. Best time to submit outrageous counteroffers, since it's REALLY a  buyers market now.

I would love to stare at a new pair of boxes while riding out this bad movie.
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