Auditioned Helicon 400s and Helicon 300. The Euphonia MS4 crossover is the major difference.
(solid state)
Mcintosh MC252
Simaudio 70 watt
(tube)
Mcintosh MC275
Consonance 18 watt Monoblock
Conrad Johnson MV60
Two surprises from the list was Simaudio and Consonance. Both components really helped push the dynamics of the speaker. I preferred the overall tube sound because it was smoother in mids and highs but with authority in the bottom end.
(solid state)
Mcintosh MC252
Simaudio 70 watt
(tube)
Mcintosh MC275
Consonance 18 watt Monoblock
Conrad Johnson MV60
Two surprises from the list was Simaudio and Consonance. Both components really helped push the dynamics of the speaker. I preferred the overall tube sound because it was smoother in mids and highs but with authority in the bottom end.