Replace Dynaudio 1.8 w/ AP Virgo or Tempo?


I have the Dynaudio 1.8mkII with Ayre K3x,V5x(coming shortly) and Meridian 508.24 and MIT T2's all around. It's not that I don't enjoy the Dyns or that they are a poor system match, I just feel that the Virgo or Tempo will give me better soundstaging, transparency, and probably a little less mid-bass coloration. Anyone care to comment if this is a worthwhile upgrade. Is it a lateral move? Yes, I probably will be trading off some strengths, weaknesses for others. But the question is whether or not I would get more overall strengths in the trade. Before you go there, I don't think the Avanti's will be within my reach, even used, financially.
dmichael

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I would ditch the MIT cables for something else. I own a pair of Ayre V-3's biamped to a pair of Legacy Audio Focus 20/20's using Discovery Essential speaker cable. This is a very natural sounding (no Hi-Fi glare, excess siblance, etc.) sounding combo. Analysis Plus Oval 8 speaker cables may work well also. I have found MIT cables to sound more "Hi-Fi" and less musically natural with the Ayre gear. I feel you have an excellent front end and amplification match for the Dyns. Try cables first. The ones mentioned above are not terribly expensive, especially the Analysis Plus line.