Vivid Audio alternatives

@beetlemania thanks.  Have you heard TAD's Evolution One TX?

@ebm thanks. I'm like a Queen's servant here haha!  will also look into Avalon

@soix thanks, will check out Hailey 2.2 which seems to fit the bill, size-wise

@yyzsantabarbara thanks, will check out KEF reference.  Interesting to see S12 model;  though I'm not sure whether it can deliver to Kaya 45's level .

@tantejuut thanks. Will get to check out estelon YB;  though whilst 
@kenjit @yyzsantabarbara sound quality is important, but also is what gets allowed at home... the restrictions I have to live in!  
@yyzsantabarbara thanks for the list;  I will try out TAD ME1.  Lots of good reviews on the Yamaha, but I suspect it does not have the transparency or resolution of Vivid's.  but definitely will go to see a demo.
@verdantauio Vivid is indeed unique.  I'm indifferent to bookshelf or floorstanders; but ideally not too big. I'm currently using Boenicke W8se and can go just a bit bigger in size.  Will note to check Verdants at the shows!
@w1000i Will try TADs! thx