New Speakers

check out the newform research nhb645 or r645.

http://www.newformresearch.com/

http://www.audioreview.com/reviews/Speaker/product_8052.shtml

30-day in-home trial, yure only out shipping if ya don't like 'em. giant-killers at the price - <$2500...

I have a pair of Sonus Faber Extremas. (Retail $11,000) I have never heard anything that comes close. I highly recomend audtioning a pair.

I strongly recommend adding the Revel Studio and Salon to your list. I listened extensively to most of the speakers on your list before making my purchase and found the Revels to be, in my opinion, the most musical sounding. As for dealers, I suggest you contact Mike of Frank at Audio Outlet in Mount Kisco, NY -(914)666-0550 - www.audiooutlet.com. These guys are extremely friendly and knowledgeable and gave me what I consider to be an excellent deal. What is also good about them is that they carry many brands and have a lot of items in stock to audition and compare. For example, they carry Revel, Wilson, Audio Physic, Dynaudio, Verity, ProAc, Avalon, etc. As a matter of fact, I believe they are currently selling their demo Eidolons and a couple of their Wilsons. Furthermore, they will accept trades or help you sell your current equipment. I highly reccommend these guys. Hope this helps. Ed G.

Thank you all for the a quick and thoughtful response. I will take all of your suggestions....and when this is over I hope to report back to you all.

If you want small and great sound, you should listen to the new Merlin VSM Mellinium.