To all members: I checked the other day to see if anyone responded to the "above" questions above I did not see them, knowing that AG can occasionally not post or miss posting. threads
However, to my great surprise, and confirmation of approaching senility, I discovered that on November 5, member "213 runnin" was the frist to respond to those new questions, and other members followed with all good advice and valuable comments. Several confirmed that which I did not want to admit, that the lower price ML's just don't deliver the sound that other speakers in a similar price range and higher can offer and, you must graduate to the larger and more expensive models. Point well taken!!
To JohnnyR: the Vandersteens are too heavy and would probably sink into my lower neighbor's living room or the center of the earth. But thanks for the recommendation.
To PS and 213runnin: your advice and words of wisdom are on point even for an old geezer like me. Actually, I have more or less decided on the Revel Peforma F-206 speakers, and missed a pair about two week ago from the same member currently selling the model F-208 speakers. I also missed a second owner pair of F-206's on U.S, Audio Mart that sold very last night.
To ps, I know "it is ultimately about the music". After doing this since 1971, I have not forgotten that. However, I am just always curious about hearing more music from a speaker and am aware of the importance of good electronics, and cables
I will keep looking for a pair Revel F 206's, at the right price and hopefully in glossy walnut, but I am also going to wind down the quest for a while.
Thank you all, and Happy Holidays, S.J.