Valuewise, I think one can do a lot better. I just read the Stereophile review and it seems like JScull liked them ok, but basically thought they weren't as resolving as some amps, and could sound bright (tho this could just depend on the recording).
There are plenty of great sounding speakers that don't need anywhere near 1200 w/channel.
For $15,000 you could buy an entire system. Some recommendations based on newer, better technology: Gamut CD player, preamp, and D200 amp, Coincident Technologies speakers. This is state of the art sound for $20,000 total (for example. I am not a dealer for either of those products, just a browsing audiophile).
I apologize if this says little from personal experience about the Macs, but IMHO there is little reason to spend so much. :)
There are plenty of great sounding speakers that don't need anywhere near 1200 w/channel.
For $15,000 you could buy an entire system. Some recommendations based on newer, better technology: Gamut CD player, preamp, and D200 amp, Coincident Technologies speakers. This is state of the art sound for $20,000 total (for example. I am not a dealer for either of those products, just a browsing audiophile).
I apologize if this says little from personal experience about the Macs, but IMHO there is little reason to spend so much. :)