New Gallo Strata's sound like tin-cans: break-in time problem?

With over 20 K worth of amp and preamp alone, why would you think a pair of the Strada would give you the same output as a pair of Maggies ? Too small for you and your room. I believe you purchased the wrong set of speakers, and just had unrealistic expectations. Enjoy ! MrD.

MrD. you provide humorous but realistic counterpoint. Thanks.

I have several reasons for downsizing and right now none of them seem worth the loss of my Maggies. Still, I assumed the professional reviewers would be astute enough to place the Strata's where they belong in the audiophile speaker domain. Certainly, the opinions of people who own Strata's and presumably have some experience listening to a variety of speakers are not altogether naive.  I've personally auditioned smaller speakers which sounded better. Also, I did run these Strata's for a few hours in a 12' x 12' room with wooden floors and detected no improvement.
BTW, how did you know the dollar worth of my amp and preamp? The ARCAM is well known, but only a few Sonus Veritas preamps have been sold over the years.  Do you have some knowledge of that brand yourself?

After 200 hours, the stereocilia in your ears will have been beaten into submission by whatever speakers you're listening, and consequently they will start sounding better to you.

twoleftears;What was that????? 

I think it was Paul Klipsch who theorized, the best way to improve a speaker was make it louder.

It’s about the ear/brain/body adapting to a new sound.