I have a BAT VK 300XSE and love it. Used it with maggies and recently switched to a pair of Wilson Benesch ARC speakers and continue to utilize my REL Storm III subwoofer. They are tiny speakers, bottom ported and carbon fibre enclosures that eliminate boxiness. I bought them because I like the sound much better than my Maggies (i always seemed to have to end a listening session with female vocals) . They are lightening quick, very accurate and dynamic with the best soundstaging I have heard in my listening room, with the exception of that 1 square millimeter of sweet spot perfection with maggies.
Best combo - integrated amp/ speakers/$8,000
I need to select an integrated amp and small speakers, to replace my MG 3.6r and SS combo I sold due to new space limitations. I'm thinking of valve gear for the first time in my life. But I'm also considering SS stuff. I do not have time to travel and listen to all the options - there are no good dealers locally.
Here are some of the things I've read about and am considering:
AMPS
VAC Avatar Super
BAT 300x
Music Fidelity Tri Vista 300
Ayre AX7
Naim Nait 5
SPEAKERS
Harbeth HL compact 7
Reference 3A MM De Capo
Dynaudio Special 25
PSB Platinum M2
Spendor S3/5 (or other Spendor?)
Thanks for your thoughts and recommendations.
MMC
Here are some of the things I've read about and am considering:
AMPS
VAC Avatar Super
BAT 300x
Music Fidelity Tri Vista 300
Ayre AX7
Naim Nait 5
SPEAKERS
Harbeth HL compact 7
Reference 3A MM De Capo
Dynaudio Special 25
PSB Platinum M2
Spendor S3/5 (or other Spendor?)
Thanks for your thoughts and recommendations.
MMC