speaker upgrade fever

@kclone Disapointig to hear the KEF Reference Series are on the bright side, errr maybe not bright back lacks warmth is a better way of saying it.

I think the OP clarified that he was not saying the KEF's were bright, only that he did not want replacement recommendations for speakers that are bright. 

I have the Ref 1's, I think they are pretty neutral, not overly analytical or warm. They will reflect well the components that precede them.

I've narrowed my search down to the JA Pulsar 2 G and a the Harbeth 3.1s Both are used priced fairly. 

I will be very interested hear your results. 

I had the Treo CT's I thought they were great 

Paired well with the 2 REL S/510's I had

I actually have KEF Reference 1 and really enjoy them but will be moving to Jean Marie Reynaud. There is a set of Grand Opera for sale locally and I'd own them right now but they are just too big for my space. They are like no other speaker I've either seen or heard. JMR has a particular sound and lushness I've just not experienced with any other brand and I've owned Audio Note, Sonus Faber, Revel & Focal. Anyway, I'm going to get the more manageable Voce Grand; mind is made up. I demoed them in Montreal last fall and although not as big a sound as the Opera, they are mighty good, Jazz & simple uncomplicated music being where they truly excel. Tax return can't come fast enough, lol. 

I am unfamiliar with the Mimas pairing, but have a pair of Vandersteen Treo CTs and they are incredibly musical.