Did I Expect too much?

The Charney speakers have maybe 150 hours on them.  The AER BD3 drivers are not broken in as yet.  So best to hold off on any reviews until about 500 hours.  My initial impression of the AER drivers are that they are well balanced single source drivers with whizzer cones that enhance high frequency response. Even now, the  immediacy of transitional tones is impressive.  Full review to follow.

SNS:  You hit it right on the head.  It’s the reason I had Min Yang at Tube Audio Labs make my 300b.  We collaborated on the best transformers, capacitors etc and  it was nor more expensive since there were no middlemen or retailers to mark up the costs

@dseltz 

Are the AER BD 5s really 36,000 Euros?  I don’t see me parting with that kind of long coin.

Just wanted to say thank you for all the comments-you saved me a trip to the therapist.  I’ve calmed down and moved on.

@larryi   I agree with your comments 100%. Charney makes a really nice cabinet with close attention to woodworking and veneering.   Brian is unbelievably good at keeping his customers up to date.  I heard more from him than I do the kids expecting an inheritance.  What people pay for their kit is a personal choice.  It took me years to decide on the equipment I have and I have no regrets.

@rodge827  You are absolutely correct.  The AER BD3 do have built in binding posts and I probably should have done as you suggested!  Next time…