Gallo vs. Quads ESL 57

Gioivanni,

I suspect you are going to find it tough to retain the exquisite qualities you have fostered but add the authority you crave (you may have to give in the midrange to gain some authority)

I think the problem with Quads owners is that we get spoiled...the emotions it gives you with voices and jazz are hard to beat.

B&W 802D is not going to work in a small room. Try to hear an ATC SCM 20 or 19 - your tubes might be just enough to drive them in a small room as they are a fairly easy load. They will probably not quite be the equal of your Quads in the midrange but will come close and you'll get the authority you are after to boot. ATC are similar to Quad in the sense that the bass and treble are somewhat rolled off - a polite sound that lets you hear the mdirange timbre well.

Another option would be Harbeth's... this will give you more warmth than the Quads but still an awesome midrange. but a slightly more colored and delicious sound.

Isn't this grounds to convince your wives that you need 3 pair of speakers and 5 different amps?

On top of 2 mistresses and 3 GF - don't push your luck ;-)