completely afree with Sean on Spectral though i would not stereotype as SS. Its Spectral itself. I audtioned them vw/ Wilson Watt Puppy 7s and Magico Minis and in both cases I came away with impressions of being accurate but dry, a bit thread bare and lacking soul. Also I do not think you have to go to the completely opposite direction towards warmish tubes: there are plenty of alternatives in the middle both SS and tubes.