I have had a LS7 which I found to be a little dull sounding, moved that out for a McIntosh C37 nice improvement in detail and soundstage. In my main system I just traded out a LS25MK1 for a First sound deluxe MK11 what a change!!! everthing opened up, detail, soundstage etc.The downside(if you want to call it that) is that I also started to hear my power amp's shortcomings, a Bryston 4BST which led to a new power amp. So you may want to consider a look at a First Sound pre.
