Even the old XS line sounds great with tubes and a powered sub, in my opinion. I confess to salivating at Sam's comment (in the 3/06 issue) that "there's something else the new Esprits did better: time information. ... The spatial presentation was greatly improved; it simply sounded more real." I'm plotting to check out a pair of these myself once they begin to surface on the used market. No local Triangle dealer here in New Mexico, so add my voice to the chorus of those seeking firsthand experience from 'Gonners.
New Antal esw any better????
Has anyone heard the new Triangle Antal asw? I've listened at length to the Antal XS (two generations old) and love their speed and detail. But like many others have expressed, they are a little too bright for my taste and the lack of much -50hz bass makes them sound "light" in my opinion. Supposedly, Triangle has addressed both issues with the new asw series. Comments from Celius asw auditioners also welcome.