I am thinking of buying the Avalon Osiris.

Wish I lived in NYC...

Hugos7,

Have you bought the Avalon Osiris ?

Robert,

Actually, I have not yet !!!, instead I am indulging my self with Eggleston Savyos for now, and a pair of Wilson Benesch Chimera for time being...

I am pursuing it till the dealer gives me a better price,
my front end is ready for Osiris though...

I have just traded my Radians (not the HC version) in for a pair of Ascents MkII. Powered by a pair of made in the USA Fouriers 200 wpc OTL they give a somewhat laid back sound with excellent dynamics and timbre. Voices are superb. As they seem to need a long break-in period (even after 15 years)I haven`t heard all there is. To be continued.

I too picked up a pair of Ascents MkII speakers that have replaced a pair of Dunlavy SC4a speakers. I am driving them with a Pass Labs 350.5 and the combination has motivated many of my audio club friends to re-consider their opinions of the necessity for a tube power amp. I have an REL Stadium tucked in the corner of the room, but for most listening sessions it is not used. The Ascents have a wonderful midrange and with adequate amplification the bass is tight and detailed. I'm still playing with room placement, but the room is 15' X 32' and has a sloping ceiling that goes to 12'. I greatly enjoyed reading this discussion and I'd like to thank the participants.
Jeff