Apples vs Oranges. I think the solution is to own both and change back and forth. They offer such differing sonic signatures, both pleasurable...
I've made this kind of decision with regard to amps, owning one tube integrated and one solid state integrated.
And now I own Silverline Sonatina Mk II and Thiel 1.6's, and I'm thinking, hmmmm, instead of choosing just one, given how different they sound and both great, why not keep both.
Great gear tends to hold it's value so the actual cost of ownership over several years might not be so great.
I know at least one other audiophile who adopts this same attitude.
Of course if you carry it to extremes then your home ends up looking like a dealership....
Art
ps: Your first move though is to get a REL sub!
I've made this kind of decision with regard to amps, owning one tube integrated and one solid state integrated.
And now I own Silverline Sonatina Mk II and Thiel 1.6's, and I'm thinking, hmmmm, instead of choosing just one, given how different they sound and both great, why not keep both.
Great gear tends to hold it's value so the actual cost of ownership over several years might not be so great.
I know at least one other audiophile who adopts this same attitude.
Of course if you carry it to extremes then your home ends up looking like a dealership....
Art
ps: Your first move though is to get a REL sub!