For those that are making a decision today and find this discussion. Just to put in another thought on the other side. General rule of thumb is BAT is neutral to a bit warm. CJ is the most warm. Audio REsearch is the most analytic. Each means something good and something bad. And, of course, don't forget it has so much to do with the rest of your system, room, and taste. Nobody can compare for you. You have to do it yourself.
And this is years after those items left the market. They still were both darn good and used, can be spectacular buys.
And this is years after those items left the market. They still were both darn good and used, can be spectacular buys.