I have not heard the Aragon amp in 7-8 years but remember it being, like you said, mostly neutral but a little on the lean side. However, I've been using tube amps since 1985 so my perception is prejudiced. I was saying the combo of C-J and Aragon could be quite nice as they would balance each other. Then again, some people say trying to balance components doesn't work; you need to buy items of all the same presentation. I've not found this to be true and think both approaches can be done successfully. The only really important thing is that your system makes you want to plant your butt in the listening chair as often as possible. It should also make you excited throughout the day to get back to music listening, and the third thing it should do is make you pour through your music collection and also spend time seeking out new music. A great automobile should make one want to drive it, not go to dealers and check out others.
I heard Joseph speakers at a dealer about 5-6 years ago and found them a bit 'grayish' and lean. Too much leading transient edge, if you know what I mean. You may want to check the new Spendor line that everyone (and I mean everyone who has reviewed them) has raved about. Spendor makes a good sized floor stander that is supposed to be quite detailed and transparent but also very musical, not clinical. I can't remember the model numbers.
I heard Joseph speakers at a dealer about 5-6 years ago and found them a bit 'grayish' and lean. Too much leading transient edge, if you know what I mean. You may want to check the new Spendor line that everyone (and I mean everyone who has reviewed them) has raved about. Spendor makes a good sized floor stander that is supposed to be quite detailed and transparent but also very musical, not clinical. I can't remember the model numbers.