Naim and Elac Adante, Wow

"Cr if you have specific questions PM us.

We currently have the Kef Ls 50, Kef Ref 1, Elac Adates, ATC Scm 11, Scm 19.
 Paradigm Persona B on display."

Dave, please share how this is NOT a commercial?  Just wondering how that works, lol...HA

I’m on the West coast, Dave is on the East coast. I’m basically housebound due to medical reasons and am forced to buy online, and ONLY from vendors with good return policies. Dave carries my current speakers and amp, along with many of the speakers I’m considering to upgrade to. If I can pick his brain and get some hands on insight, then I consider that a bonus and not a schill for my business. 

Another review with an additional group of measurements came out for the Adante bookshelf, and while they subjectively reviewed well for bass quality, the tweeter subjective and performance measurements provide a good insight to how they were engineered.

As the tweeter begins to cross over with its mid diver, a flare at around 10 degrees off axial occurs ranging form the upper mid range to mid treble. This levels off at around 30 degrees with the axial response and then the typical upper treble roll off that occurs with most tweeters. There is a mild notch at the upper end of the mid treble as well, which may be attributed to that oddly designed cover.

Considering its designer, this is certainly an intentional voicing and my expectation was to create a broad and vivid sound. You would likely need some very specific positioning to get these speakers to work. Very little toe in would be a good start and maybe some room dampening. 

If you test these for yourself, certainly bring your most favored recordings, but I would also bring some less than ideally mastered stuff to see if you can enjoy all of your library with it. A speaker that doesn't allow you to enjoy your library isn't something I would purchase for myself.

Link to the review?

mmey, excellent.  Thanks for sharing.  That's probably why I heard that treble peak and why the dealers I heard them at all wanted to use a warm group of electronics.  

crn, I can appreciate your situation as I am housebound much of the time also with MS.  First point is that Audiogon isn't supposed to be used by businesses for marketing and sales. That's why they have the paid forum.  They have been very specific about that and I don't think it's changed.  

As for buying coast to coast, these companies usually have a very protective territory.  That protects the dealers.  It's just a good business practice.  I personally know many dealers on your coast who would probably love to earn your business too.  Many have a great return policy also and depending on where you live, they may even bring over a system for a day or two and help you listen in your own home.  I have had two dealers close to me bring over equipment when they know I'm serious.  

For those who like class D amps (not the biggest fan), that 300X2 watt Peachtree integrated with built in DAC is nice with the Adante line also.  For the price though there are so many good options as it's a tough market to play in.  You just need to figure out what compromises you are willing to make.  All speakers have them regardless of the cost.