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Down side of speaker swop from AZ to Tonian Labs ?

Guys,

I have had my Acoustic Zen Crescendos for 5 years and love them but with the type of music I typically listen to, Cello, Acoustic Guitar and Violins, wondering if this make sense for a tube based system. Tonian Labs are more efficient and from what I have heard/read are they are much more transparent but hopefully that doesn't mean forward or bright.

Let me know what you think and my components are updated under my virtual system.

Thanks,
Wig

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nonoise
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@rvnye,

If you bought them from a storage lot, then they weren't mine but everything you say about them is true. I still miss mine.

All the best,
Nonoise
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Tony used to demo the Tonians with an Audiolab 8000 and he still swears by them. Only one output device per channel made for great speed.

All the best,
Nonoise
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The TL-D1 comes with (if I remember correctly) an 8" driver and the super tweeter. The one with the 12" driver is something to behold.

All the best,
Nonoise
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I, too, have not heard Acoustic Zen, but the biggest mistake I ever made was to sell my Tonian Labs TL-D1 speakers. Yes, Tony is genius and if cello, violins, and acoustic guitars float your boat, then having the Tonian Labs as your vessel would be a wise choice. 

The tone they are capable of are nothing short of breath taking and when properly partnered with the right gear, they can at times be transcendent. 

Please excuse my gushing, for I do miss those speakers.

All the best,
Nonoise
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