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Anything exciting at CES?
Thanks for your perspective on the Acapellas. I did not think we were the of the type that go for 'lush and polite', but I guess we do own Extremas... :-)I am sorry we did not get a chance to get back to hear the Rockports after you guys got them ... 
Anything exciting at CES?
Lornecherry: Thanks so much! I suspect the bass is a little weak (compared to, say, big wilsons). They are 92db efficient. I've seen a waterfall graph of their tweeter, and it is absolutely amazing. I also would love to hear the tenors with the pi... 
Anything exciting at CES?
Lorne, I'd say Dunlavy SC5 or SC6's with, as you say, an Avantgarde horn grafted on the side :-)If I may, can I ask why you "weren't impressed?", as we are considering ordering a pair of these...The phenominal dynamics can be explained by the 4 la... 
Anything exciting at CES?
We (my wife and I) really enjoyed the Acapella Campanile speakers (along with the Capitole CD player and Capitole amplifiers, Nirvana cables) in the Audio Aero room at the Tuscany. Very impressive dynamic response and the solidity of the soundstag... 
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Getz/Gilberto - everything - gentle and romanticNeil Young - live, alone, acoustic, small intimate venues (mostly bootlegs) - raw, emotional performancesPink Floyd - early, live recordings, best before Dark Side of the Moon (mostly bootlegs) - cut...