I don't particularly like recessed midranges either. And, that is what I liked about Atmasphere OTL amplifiers. They are full, immediate and detailed. They produce a large and realistic soundstage. Very impressive. Unfortunately they are expensive and sometimes require an auto-transformer to better match low impedance speakers to its output Z.
The Monarchys are very balanced sounding (SM-70s or SE-100s). They are not recessed but not forward either. However, if I had to designate one or the other then I would pick forward. I don't think you would dislike them even if you don't find them perfect. But I think they sound very good.
The Monarchys are very balanced sounding (SM-70s or SE-100s). They are not recessed but not forward either. However, if I had to designate one or the other then I would pick forward. I don't think you would dislike them even if you don't find them perfect. But I think they sound very good.