Vivid Audio alternatives

@beetlemania thanks.  Have you heard TAD's Evolution One TX?

@ebm thanks. I'm like a Queen's servant here haha!  will also look into Avalon

@soix thanks, will check out Hailey 2.2 which seems to fit the bill, size-wise

@yyzsantabarbara thanks, will check out KEF reference.  Interesting to see S12 model;  though I'm not sure whether it can deliver to Kaya 45's level .

Estelon (YB) could be an option. Same drivers (Accuton). The looks are also pretty. High WAF.

@gabbabe I've not heard that model, just the Reference One and CR One.

If sound quality is not infinitely more important than looks you are not an audiophile.

Estelon sounds fenomenal. It's on the Magico, YG Acoustics, Avalon level. Do your homework "audiophile". Bulky equipment is for nerdy singles with bad taste.