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I've listened to Joseph Audio and think their great speakers. I don't like them well enough to replace my Monitor Audio PL 500's with them. 
I'm looking into a couple different options, including listening to different amp/preamp combinations.

keithtexas,

Thanks for the compliment. I understanding what you're saying about MIT cables; however at this point $13K is way, way outside of the range that I could spend on speaker cables.

ricred - I understand; I realize I mentioned the HD90 but maybe the HD60 would be worth considering. Joe Abrams has a pair listed here at about $2800. Also watch ebay.  I was more mentioning a relatively lower cost cable change as an alternative to changing out your speakers (if you generally like the PL500s). Demos of cables are easier than in-home demo of speakers. I’m sure the Clarus are very good in their own right, but I think the ’detail’ of the MITs is their selling point (and what it sounds like you’re looking for more of from your PL500s). 

The speaker cables really do need to be changed. Clarus cables are okay at best.

We are evaluating some new cable companies so we can see.

For a quick kick replace whatever power cable you have going into your power conditioner with an Isotek Syncro, amazing power cord.

Also which power cords are you using?

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ