"I ignore speakers that cannot be driven easily with tubes or are built around the Voltage Paradigm, as such speakers rarely sound like real music. The exception so far to that has been the mbl and I do believe there are others. "
Atma, if you took to the mbls but found them a bit bright, you should give a listen to some newer OHMs also.
If not for OHM, I suspect I would be much more of a tube kinda guy than I am. I'd love to play mine for you someday if you are ever in the area.
I've heard the same dealer's mbl 111s in a good dealer showroom and at a show on all mbl electronics. The dealer setup was stellar. The show setup was more back with the pack.
If you are ever