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Jospeh Audio Pearl3 or Rockport Atria
I actually prefer the Atria over the Avior in modest sized rooms. We have both at our store (we are a Rockport dealer located in Southern CA). I am not a dealer for Joseph Audio, but have heard them at shows (not a proper place to seriously auditi... 
Gryphon vs. McIntosh
Im not sure you can use Gryphon and McIntosh in the same sentence. They both make great products, but Gryphon is in a different league... (imo) 
Blade vs M5 vs Avior vs Hanen's Prince E's
Where are you located? 
Tube pre/power combo for Rockport Aviors
Congrats on the Aviors! They are a wonderful speaker. We are a Rockport dealer here in Southern California. Regarding break in, they sound great from the start but improve with time. At about 200 hours they seemed to relax a bit and became even sm... 
Rockport Avior?
Hey Tom, yes I am very excited to hear the Rex with the Rockports. I've always liked the Eidolon I bet your system sounds amazing!Ken 
Rockport Avior?
Ackman - I will be at the Atrium Hotel Suite 331. Hope to you there.Ken Boyce - Cake Audio 
Rockport Avior?
I will have the Rockport Avior at "The Home Entertainment Show" in Newport Beach CA June 1 - 3. They will be driven by a Banaced Audio Technology REX system. (REX tube monblocks with 2 piece REX line stage). I also have the Mira II at our showroom... 
Avalon Indra mate with Wilson Watch 2 Center
yes I have seen it. not sure if it is available, but I will check and find out. 
Avalon Indra mate with Wilson Watch 2 Center
Avalon makes a center channel now in case you are interested. 
Best Solid State Amp w/ Avalon Eidolon Diamonds
I havent heard the combination, but I would think that the JL2 you already have would sound amazing with the right tube pre-amp. 
What would happen if Maggie and Wilson Mated?
I didnt mean so much as a physical melding of the two and what that might look like, but rather what speaker exist that has the best sonic qualities of both speakers... 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
Apogee Studio Grands...... Never heard a better sound since - anywhere... They were powered by a pair of Krell 300S stereo amps and a Audio Research LS5 pre-amp. Wish I never sold them. 
Lamm 2L Reference vs CJ GAT
I havent heard the CJ, but have you considered the BAT Rex Pre-amp? Their sound is more laid back than ARC imo and might be worth looking at too. 
Gryphon Diablo with Dynaudio Confidence C4
Is Gryphon sold in the U.S.? 
Center channel for Avalon Eidolons
Avalon will be introducing a new center channel soon.