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It is December 1, 2024 - Do you know where your Caladans are????
Many really good sounding $3,500 speakers on the market (from reputable manufacturers) that you can buy without all the drama. But maybe his garage got flooded or hit by a hurricane or tornado.  
All-in-One units for retiring audiophile & music lovers in 2025, say what?
I had a separates system for decades. Conrad Johnson, Pass Labs, Luxman, Joseph Audio, Martin Logan, MBL, REL, Shunyata Research, etc. Good stuff but I wanted a small, simplified, good sounding alternative. Pretty easy in my case. KEF LS50 Wireles... 
For those that have heard Dutch & Dutch 8c..
No different than any other hi end company. Look at dartZeel as a recent example. Second question. No one knows.  
Are the Anthony Gallo Reference 3.5 still up to it?
Why are you asking for "outside" confirmation? It’s meaningless. All that matters is what you think. If you still enjoy them, why bother looking for a replacement? Sounds like audio OCD.  
Compare B&W 804 D2 to D3 speakers
You may be able to "infer" some things from published specs but the proof is obviously in the listening. Check out the Joseph Audio Pulsars if you are interested in an alternative option. Outstanding, musical "stand" speaker for around 10K. Then ... 
Joseph Audio Dealers in the Western US
Hi Peter, To eliminate the "middle" man and keep costs down, Jeff, like others in the industry, is gravitating to "direct" sales. But if you can audition, hopefully in your system prior to purchasing, that is certainly the best option. As you ma... 
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
Especially is you are a member of the "enemy within" crowd. The fear may be very real depending on the outcome of 11/ 5.  
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
Here’s reality in my view. No one knows your room, your gear and most importantly, your ears and personal sonic biases. So regardless of all the well intentioned input and advice, your choice (absent an in home audition before purchase) is still a... 
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SYSTEM IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS
To deep-333. You are truly a sophisticated, enlightened connoisseur of musical taste. Bravo to you.  
Album(s) That Took The Longest To Come Around To
Anything Leonard Cohen. A true musical poet.  
Are REL the most Musical Subs?
I found that the impact of a well integrated REL added density and body to the entire frequency spectrum. Assume / speculate that's hopefully the case with other competent subs   
Are REL the most Musical Subs?
Had three different REL models over the past two decades for my two channel system. Single sub set up only. Definitely a fan. Surprising no one has mentioned the substantial increase in tonal density, imaging and dimensionality with a properly int... 
Esoteric N01XD SE
Wait a year and that model will be replaced by a "new and improved" version. That's what they do.  
Esoteric K03XD
Does anyone see a pattern regarding the release of "new and improved" models and the time frame between the "upgraded" models? Quite different than say Luxman who releases a new CDP model every five to seven years. However, In their defense, they ... 
KEF LS50 Meta
Despite their flaws, a really good speaker from a price / performance perspective. Buy a pair from Crutchfield. 90 day money back guarantee.