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Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
The other key differences would be 1) size and sound dispersion pattern differences which would determine which might work best/synergize with your specific room, always a key concern for getting the best sound possible out of any particular room.... 
Would switching amps make a big difference?
+1 Almarg. 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
Having heard various Joseph Audio speakers on multiple occasions, I can assure people they are among the best sounding out there and worth whatever price people are willing to pay for them.  
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
I’ve heard Tekton double impact at a show. Obviously OHM and Tekton are very different. Ohm Walsh unique strength is the very large sweet range and overall coherence. Tekton tends to be higher efficiency if needed and watts are limited and seem de... 
Confused Musical Presentation
You need an equalizer or comparable modern digital sound processor to compensate for the hearing issues. All the old guys with old ears like me could probably benefit from one as well to be brutally honest. 🙄 
Whats playing on your system today?
"Attorney Street" by Ludwig Satz just came up on my music server. I digitized that from the original 78rpm release from probably around the early 1930's that belonged to my parents.  Did not have the tune tagged though I Shazamed it and magically ... 
Saxaphone vs. Trumpet...Which do you prefer?
Whichever one I happen to be listening to like right now its Freddie  Hubbard whereas a few minutes ago it was George Coleman. Both are in the room with me as I listen to Herbie Hancock's Maiden Voyage album.   
This year at RMAF: ....and now for something completely.....Affordable
I'd love to hear experience of any Agoners at rmaf that visited the room above.  Did you hear the Ohm 3000s? 
This year at RMAF: ....and now for something completely.....Affordable
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-vRlqLc7Vb8#fauxfullscreen 
Whats playing on your system today?
John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook - Keely Smith.  
Nasty Static on Vinyl
Is the air dry? Try a humidifier perhaps. Take care to avoid dragging feet when moving around and handling the records. Carbon fibre brushes work. Some can be permantly mounted on table if needed. Zerostats help.https://www.maplatine.com/en/conten... 
static Issues...anybody know why?
https://www.maplatine.com/en/content/267-how-do-you-reduce-static-electricity-on-records-Good advice. Carbon fiber brush and anti static sleeves work well for me. Had a Zerostat back in the day.  It worked. I’ll buy the theory that the different c... 
Thinking of buying a new DAC - Shiit Yggdrasil?
I see Schitt has their first turntable coming out that looks very nice.  A lot of old Micro Seiki like design features for <$1000.   
static Issues...anybody know why?
Double ouch.  
2ch Upgrade for Unfocused Listening
For the big sweet spot essentially the whole room perhaps consider these. https://ohmspeaker.com/