Now we're cookin'. Jerry - thanks for the specific advice. The 2301's cost me an entire bathroom refurb in collateral damage. Well worth it though.

To Dave's point, I need to find a room where the Sasha's aren't a prominent part of the decor - having MAXX's in the same room would definitely be a good thing!

I've also thought of an upgrade route - get the Sophia II's now, upgrade down the road.

It's funny - I've spent years adding to my system to get better midrange, more bass, better dynamic range, etc. With the Sasha's, it was a combination of adding great detail and dynamics while taking away the noise and distortion, the shrillness, letting the music just shine. I see what all the fuss is about.

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Main: Sophia 2, MC 2301, C500t, MCD 500, Nottingham Dias, Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation, Sonos
Lake: ProAc Response 1sc, MAC 4300V, Rega P3/Elys
HT: MX 135, JVC RS50, Stewart, Oppo BDP95, Audax home made HT speakers, Tumult Sub, 3kW of amps.