I just received my pair on Saturday, so my evaluation may be premature...but so far I find nothing to dispute Valin's opinion in TAS. Even before break-in the sound is cleaner, more detailed, and the bass more powerful than anything else I've had in my home (Maggies, Talons and AudioPhysic}. The black piano finish is gorgeous, bi-wire terminals and level control switches are highest quality. I hear cable differences (anywhere along the chain) better than ever before--always a good sign that the speaker can deliver a good measure of truth. After 200 hours or so I'll know if they jell into a completely satisfying musical whole, but they're damn impressive even now!
