onix ref 1/sp3 package deal

I haven't heard it, but a friend back in Texas bought the combo a few months back. And he tells me all the time how much he likes it. He was using a Rega Mira and a pair of NHT super ones. And I know he prefers the Onix system. I think he payed $1200 when he bought his.

i talked to av123 and they would sub the onix 120 watt ss integrated(a 120 mk2) in the deal for $899, any thoughts?

I bought the combo and loved the SP3 tube integrated. The Ref1 speakers were not as engaging as my Totem Arros though.

Spurzheim, did you burn in your Ref1 when you made the comparison? I doubt the results would remain the same if burn-in issue has been addressed.