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Old 08-22-2012, 04:13 PM
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Jim, you could look at these all day and just imagine....

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Old 08-22-2012, 04:14 PM
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The answer is, no. Who knows, I may end up kicking myself in the end for not going with the 101e MK II's but I decided to try something different.

Jim
Ooh, now I'm getting curious!
Well, regarding the 101e MkII's, I already had my doubts if they're not too power hungry for your amps...
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Old 08-22-2012, 04:23 PM
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Jim, you could look at these all day and just imagine....

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If I owned those I would melt them down and purchase the MBL X'tremes.

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I am not familiar with those. Are those one of Avalon's speakers?

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I am not familiar with those. Are those one of Avalon's speakers?

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I am not familiar with those. Are those one of Avalon's speakers?

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Yes.....nice sounding too.
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Old 08-22-2012, 04:30 PM
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Jim...here's my first guess (Focal Maestro Utopia):


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Old 08-22-2012, 04:33 PM
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Jim...and my second guess (Wilson Alexia):

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Jim...here's my first guess (Focal Maestro Utopia):

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I do enjoy the sound of Focal top of the line speakers. Maybe the best piano I have ever heard.

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