energy veritas 2.4i

It shouldn't happened with Veritas! I doubt that speakers are at fault. Are you sure you didn't use bi-wire cable and still have jumpers on your terminals?

Energy speakers are rather notorious for long break-in times, usually 200 to 300 hours. Energy are not a romantic, warm speaker but rather clinical and precise in their presentation. You may want to listen to some of the British designs, if you prefer that tonal warmth. Good luck.

Dear Kkursula,
Thanks for your interest. I did not use bi-wire cable and I still have jumpers on my terminals. I tried with the jumpers off but sound was very poor so I guess I have to keep the jumpers on. My speaker cables are monster cable m2.2s (not bi-wire). Should I use bi-wire cable? By the way I would like to let you know that I am aware of the phase correction procedure so there is no “phase” problem.

Dear Hoggshead,
Thanks for your interest. It is true that I put about 100 hours on the speakers so far and this is the break-in time according to manufacturer. However it is obvious that sound becomes better as time passes. Does it worth to wait for the 300 hours to pass? Will I see a dramatic improvement? Anyway could you suggest me any British brand?

If you are into Classical mr. Mavroudakis than you must check on Harbeth Studio 30 or 40. Some of the BEST speakers in the world.

I would suggest that, Yes, it's worth waiting for 300 hrs break-in -- just to be on the safe side.

While the Shanling did seem to be the ultimate in detail extraction (pleasant, articulate, and "musical" though!),
I suggest you also TRY (i.e. borrow -- do NOT buy) another pre and another pair of speakers. There are many british speakers with good tonal balance and upper extension (that helps bring out the detail you seek) -- if that's what you're looking for. ATC is one of the best in this respect. They also manufacture drive units; their upper mid driver is one of the best in the market (and you get it on their speakers).
Cheers