So I've been all over the place, and gotten lots of advice on this and other boards. and here is where I am leaning right now:
(1) Audio Note AZ - 2 speaker -- $1,100 (2) Jolida JD 102B - $550 regular or $750 for the factory upgrade (3) Music Hall 25.2 cd player -- $550.
I want something pretty warm -- My cds are mostly jazz (w & w/o female vocals) and acoustic instrumentals -- that soundstage really well (would the joilida modification help on that?).
I started listening to solid-states, but fell in love with the Jolida at my local dealer. Really sweet sound, and seemed to power the Audio Notes as long as they were set up against the wall. Otherwise the bass was very, very weak.
This is going in the first floor living room of our new house! 12 ft by 17 feet - hard wood floors.
What do all the experts think? Will the MH (bright) be balanced by the tube amp? Anyone else have experience with Audio Note speakers?
Hit send by mistake -- can you tell me more about the Songtowers? I listen to mostly jazz and acoustic music. What will it give me that the the Audio Notes won't?
Following on the Underwood suggestion, I expect Walter, a very smart and nice man, could get you speakers into the mix too, and offer you an appealing package deal. For example, he often has Quads at your pricepoint. You'd enjoy giving him a call, I expect. John
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