Upgrading from Wilson Sophia 2's?

I don't always agree with Audiofeil, not that everyone agrees with me, but he said what I would have liked. It is great your are pleased with what you have Dave but your posts are so predictable and over the top in recommending what you have and boldly declaring your gear as best, until, as Audiofeil says, you replace it. Just look at your recent post on speakers, declaring, "Maggie 3.6R's and 20.1's...all the rest pale in comparison." Well, these have been around for quite some time and you are just now declaring them king as you now own them, before you were proclaiming others as royalty.

I am passionate about anything I do regarding audio. Learning about audio requires owning and living with alot of different equipment. Only over time can one get a more accurate handle on what one owns and how it stacks up against whatever else has been tried. Most all of the gear I've owned has been well respected and definately first rate stuff...my personal waxing and waning regarding any particular piece of equipment is a depiction of my experences over time. To be as candid as I am with my feelings and findings enevitably gives gasoline for those who would rather torch the message than inquire for elucidation or feedback regarding a particular comment. Pretending to act like the all seeing, all knowing, all judging God of the Audiophiles is pretentious and of no real value to anyone. Over the years, I have had an extensive array of gear and have talked at length about said equipment. As a result of my posts, I have had the opportunity to interface with many interested and questioning fellow A'gon members, both on and off the web. Most of our interactions have been mutualy beneficial. When one offers no real information or in-depth information regarding first hand experiences with their own personal systems, there can be no benefit to casting off "out of context" quotes and blanket assertions. If I read a post, I take it at face value, question what I wish and then decide if I've learned something beneficial. Anyone can find fault with someone...it takes a more mentaly stable adult to enter into a conversation.

Yes, there is so much more "mentally stable adult conversation" to the words, "Maggie 3.6R's and 20.1's...all the rest pale in comparison."

To be as candid as I am with my feelings and findings enevitably gives gasoline for those who would rather torch the message than inquire for elucidation or feedback regarding a particular comment.

This isn't the case at all, it is that the message is always the same, "I have so and so and it is the best". Which leads to you being the one "Pretending to act like the all seeing, all knowing, all judging God of the Audiophiles is pretentious and of no real value to anyone."

I agree it can be easy to find fault, I can search the archives and find some of my old posts and cringe! ...I was wrong either way.

You missed the point Brianmgrarcom. I am admitting to getting overly excited about my gear from time to time. I am also the first to expose any misgivings I discover about that same gear. Few have the balls to admit that what they have purchased doesn't satisfy for the long haul. Out of context comments are worthless, regardless. You are becoming a little Audiofeil yourself it would seem. Try asking probing questions or a flat out rebuke of what I've said, supported by your own thoughts and experiences. As you said, we can all cringe at some of the comments we've made. This is Audiogon, not the National Association of Trial Lawyers.

No, I don't think I missed the point, but it doesn't really matter. BTW, don't criticize others for being critical when your replies are laced with criticism. If I have taken anything out of context feel free to enlighten me. Nobody is putting anyone on trial here. Take care, Brian