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Green Mountain Continium 1.5, anyone heard these?

I am putting together a vintage system. Just found on his site a pristine Sansui AU717 and TU717. Next I will add a Sota Star Saphire to a Luxman PX 100. I will be auditioning a pair of 1.5's Saturday and will try them with the Sansui but I am curious if anyone here has any experience with this manufacturer. I had never heard of them untill a local dealer had a pair for sale and spoke glowingly of these speakers. Before anyone thinks agenda, the dealer is also a good friend. I was drawn to the speaker because their looks remind me of good old Dahlquist DQ6's and DQ8's. Do they sound even remotely like the DQ's? Just seeking impressions from experienced folks.
Thanks!
bogiedr

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bogiedr OP
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Bombaywalla, I read your review and I was quite impressed. In fact your review had a lot to do with me even auditioning these. Having said that;
1. Do you think a Sansui AU-717 will be enough power? (85 watts, old school measurements)
2. You mention set up, no manual found in the website, can you elaborate?
Thanks!
Oldears, you say I am in for a treat, care to elaborate? Will be auditioning tomorrow, so anything you can tell me will be great!
Thanks folks!!
bogiedr OP
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Thank you Shakey, but your comments may completely make me shy away from the Mountains. If you read my original thread, I am simply putting together a vintage system for which speakers is the next item. The intent is not to replace the VS', I never even mentioned them as this is an entirely different system!
bogiedr OP
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Bombaywalla, I believe what Shakey is saying, he's passionate about his statements ... but it would have been nicer to find out on my own and not have someone post something that had nothing to do with my original post. The way I read it my current speaker system stinks compared to the 1.5's, nothing to do with my post ... make sense? They were not even on the original post. Anyway, perhaps I should not seek opinions here and look elsewhere. I did pass on the 1.5's as, again, not looking to upgrade the VS' so why buy them? great chatting, you, take care.
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