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Originally Posted by jdandy

Charles.......Oh!

My recommendation is to seek out a Bryston dealer and audition the new Model T. By all reviews and owner comments the Bryston Model T speaker is a giant killer, punching WAY above it's price point. Bryston intentionally put a ridiculously low price on their first speaker to gain attention and achieve some traction in the market place as a speaker manufacturer. Even with the real wood veneer option the Model T comes in under $7500 a pair and is standing toe to toe with speakers three times their price. I don't expect Bryston to keep this introductory pricing much longer on what is turning out to be a very well received hi-end speaker.

The Inner Ear Magazine - Discover High End

Nice photo.

I contacted Bryston and got an e-mail from James Tanner himself. There aren't any NY dealers yet, as demand is outstripping production. There's a Bryston dealer in NYC, but he doesn't sell the speakers; not all dealers will, either.

This is still about the logical/practical merits of an early, pre-retirement replacement of my Mirages for now, and I want to be satisfied with any decision I make on that first. If I decide yes and the Brystons are around at or near the current price, and my wallet agrees, they may well be the ones (if I can find them). I saw that Inner Ear review a few days ago and skimmed it—it's a good review. I may re-read it.