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Vandersteen 5a vs. B&W 802D vs. Maggie 3.6 vs.?
Well, after reading everyones input........and thank you one and all..........I've decided to make the necessary trips required to listen to my choices. I am also adding the new Harbeth 40.1's to my list. The overwhelming feedback has been for the... 
Vandersteen 5a vs. B&W 802D vs. Maggie 3.6 vs.?
I'll check them out 
Vandersteen 5a vs. B&W 802D vs. Maggie 3.6 vs.?
Yeah, many rock recordings do suck. I have extensive vinyl and that helps a bit but it's such a apin to use. The best system performance I get is with later recordings. I do listen to a lot of jazz and find they offer far greater results. 
Vandersteen 5a vs. B&W 802D vs. Maggie 3.6 vs.?
The brightness really scare me. I owned numerous Thiel's and all had some excellent attributes but I could never get past the brightness. This was regardless of associated equipment. I used ARC and c-j. 
Vandersteen 5a vs. B&W 802D vs. Maggie 3.6 vs.?
Thanks for the response. I do have the space and I think my Mac 402 has enough juice. I am very sensitive to soundstaging and my brief experiences with Maggies have enamoured me. I was always worried though about the dynamic ability and slam that ...