I agree, that so many of the big, heavily favoured, expensive speaker companies are underwhelming, to say the least. I have never heard a system with Magico that I have liked, including an ultra expensive one with Dartzeel monoblocks and speaker cables, the demonstrator proudly said, cost more than most speakers systems!! You would want to boast about that.
Wilson, I have found tolerable with ARC amps
Focal are always bright with etched treble
and so on and so on.
I went to RMAF 5 years ago and came away with Daedalus speakers, I have had no regret buying. Did you hear those Philb7777, perchance and if so, what were your impressions?
In general, I would say you are going to struggle to better your Avalon speakers, a brand I really do enjoy. Good luck in your search.
Wilson, I have found tolerable with ARC amps
Focal are always bright with etched treble
and so on and so on.
I went to RMAF 5 years ago and came away with Daedalus speakers, I have had no regret buying. Did you hear those Philb7777, perchance and if so, what were your impressions?
In general, I would say you are going to struggle to better your Avalon speakers, a brand I really do enjoy. Good luck in your search.