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Dan D'agostino Momentum Integrated amp
I don't how it sounds, but it costs almost double the Dartzeel and Vitus- almost 50k for an integrated seems excessive, period. 
Acoustic Zen Crescendo Mk2 or Daedalus Ulysses v2
fwiw, Mtrot there are several speakers that do provide the sound you're looking for.First are horns like Avantgarde. Second are Zu Definitions. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, but they are big, open, with great tone and dynamic as hell with se... 
Acoustic Zen Crescendo Mk2 or Daedalus Ulysses v2
I agree with Roscoe that these two speakers aren't ideal with your requirements. Both are more intimate sounding, despite size. 
Single driver speakers without the pitfalls?
Zus with the latest Radian tweeters are quite an accomplished speaker nowadays. Highs are very natural. With active bass on the Definitions, really an ideal compromise. 
Best Integrated, period.
It would be nice to compare the NuVista with the DarTZeel and Vitus SIA-25. 
Wilson Sophia 2
Sophia sounds great with BAT. 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Jordan, are you installing a balanced power wall unit in your new room?Glad to hear the Valvets are treating you well. They make music, plain and simple. 
Advice from apartment dwellers
how big is your room? when i lived in NYC, had no problem with small/medium floorstanders or monitors. even in my 400sf alcove studio!i put my floorstanders on Herbies decoupling/absorption discs and it attenuates bass below, bigtime. 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
When are you buying Zu Definitions, Charles :) 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Interesting, Spirit. Didn't know they were doing that- I hope your hum problem gets resolved.Not much else going on in Zu land recently...will get to hear Druid Vs next week for the first time in awhile. 
Wilson Alexia 20x15 Room
I would try taking the absorption out in front- usually that's only for dipoles. I can't imagine absorption at first reflections being negative. 
Speaker suggestions - Pass XA30.5 $3500
Zu Soul Superfly or Supreme 
Speaker for Coincident Dragons Mk 2 ? Help.
I would add Zu Druid Vs/Definition IIIs to your list. 
Best Rock Album of 2014
Count me in as a Heigh Ho fan...been enjoying it immensely over the past month.Waiting patiently for the new TV on the Radio- love the single. 
BAT VK75SE or ARC VT100 mk3
I heard the full ARC VT3 system several times- and owned the VK75SE with 6h30s.I strongly prefer BAT to ARC, but to each their own. I just find those old ARC amps really dry. The latest Ref 75 is better, though still not quite my cup of tea.