For those who "sold" Dynaudio Evidence speakers

I had a pair of temptations for 2 years, and I really liked them. They performed as everybody so far has described. They love powerful SS amps. I have a combo of Boulder 2060 and an ARC Ref3 pre, which worked very well. I upgraded to MBL 101e's, which are unique, in my experience. Nothing images or soundstages like these. They are truly a you-are-there" speaker in ways that nothing else, IMHO, can match. It is, of course, a matter of taste at these levels.

David

Keep in mind the comparisons IMO. MAXX, Avalon and Kharma throw HUGE soundstages. Avalon has a more distant hall perspective than the others - Kharma in particular throws larger-than-life vibrant images. Temptations are very strong in some of the categories highlighted by responses here but soundstaging would not be one of the first strengths I would mention for them. Incidentally I am not a dealer, I prefer live music to any system by far, and my own preferences for playback of recorded music focus on soundstaging and realistic timbres which I associate with the best tube-driven audio (different perspective from what Ttowntony described quite well as a system to highlight strengths of the Temptations).

IMO strong systems don't do anything badly but still only really nail a few elements of live music so we have to decide what brings each of us into the music most effectively. My brother has and loves his Dyn's for transients, accuracy and bass but my personal preferences run more toward Avalon and Kharma. He wouldn't sell his I am certain because they bring him into his music - nor would I be content with them if they were mine because they don't convey as well what I find so engaging about live music.

Ttowntony, Re you're comments on amplification. I use a Spectral DMA 180 (400W@4ohm and 60 amp peak current)and want my next speakers to be "well" or easily powered by it. To put it another way, my next speakers must be a complement and significant improvement to my existing set up. I won't be upgrading any part of my Spectral/MIT reference system(except possibly to V1.1 or.2 speaker cables) as it pleases me being very musical,transparent and dynamic. The Temptations appear to be an easy effort for the 180s. Am I missing anything. Also,looking at the lateral response curves in the Stereophile reviews it seem the Master is a smoother sounding speaker and even easier to drive, is that your experience? I don't think I should need/use great amounts of power as 80% of my listening is classical, much of that solo or chamber music, most of the balance is jazz, and I just don't listen at extreme volumes. My room is only 27x15.7x8.8 avg ht. I guess the highest current draw may be some drum whacks on Reference Recordings.

IMO strong systems don't do anything badly but still only really nail a few elements of live music so we have to decide what brings each of us into the music most effectively.

Very well said. It is absolutely true but insufficiently acknowledged.

Owl,
Thanks for your comments. Resolving and transparent are qualities I seek as I spend most time listening to Classical music and particularly appreciate the string, flute and woodwind sections added detail, nuance and smoothness as resolving improves. I have experience with Krell and think you're right about the influence on your sound. I think low level distortion can 'seem' to add to the soundstage. My ref MIT cables have dramatically enhanced the warmth/fullness and real spaciousness of my system. ATB.