Hi Turek -- I'm far from biz connections with the audio manufacturers! I met Mr Gemein of SL, talked about jazz & Brahms, tried his equip & liked the sound.
I also have a pair of RG & Kraft mono's at home. (I also have other amps -- this is a disclaimer)
As to speakers:
I admire the Vandies for their "correctness", but I'm not enamoured by the overall sonic result. It's a matter of taste, really.
For me, the Soundlabs are another matter. The big ones are magical (but don't drive them TOO loud with a 250 -- the 250 outputs lots of voltage when asked for, it could damage the speakers). The Belcanto are not that far removed, soundwise, from the Soundlabs. They have more dynamics, while the Soundlabs have better nuances, reminiscent of a "full-range" Quad.
You noticed my preference for stats. Take what I say with a grain of salt. Your 250 will drive them anyway, so it's up to your ears. Cheers
I also have a pair of RG & Kraft mono's at home. (I also have other amps -- this is a disclaimer)
As to speakers:
I admire the Vandies for their "correctness", but I'm not enamoured by the overall sonic result. It's a matter of taste, really.
For me, the Soundlabs are another matter. The big ones are magical (but don't drive them TOO loud with a 250 -- the 250 outputs lots of voltage when asked for, it could damage the speakers). The Belcanto are not that far removed, soundwise, from the Soundlabs. They have more dynamics, while the Soundlabs have better nuances, reminiscent of a "full-range" Quad.
You noticed my preference for stats. Take what I say with a grain of salt. Your 250 will drive them anyway, so it's up to your ears. Cheers