Opera Speakers - Opinions?

How would you describe the "house sound" of Silverline? It seems the Opera sound is warm and musical, maybe comforting and relaxing. Which is, of course, often great for late night listening but not always the best for when you want to "kick 'em out". (Geez, I'm such a white guy from Detroit!)

The Operas sure are good looking, though. And what's with Sam Tellig at Stereophile? Three articles about Opera speakers and the only real indication of sound and music making ability is "it's all about the tonality". What ABOUT the tonality? Good, bad, accurate, lush, cool, what?

I know Tellig has become friends with the people at Unison/Opera but is he saying something between the lines by not saying much? Or am I missing something? And how come only A'goners who have only heard Operas have responded? Any current owners with opinions?

Bombay...I fell the exact same way about his articles. Some of the most enjoyable in the mag, along with Art Dudley and the John Marks. You know, you get wined and dined a bit and you're sure to fall in love with the gift giver's products. And I still can't get over how good looking those Operas are. I'm tempted to buy just for appearance sake.

Sure would like to hear from actual owners, though. Groovetracker sent me a private e-mail with excellent info about his experience written in a way that gives me a good idea about what he heard. I'd like to hear other experiences (but then maybe I'm just enamored by physical beauty and can't let go).

Thanks, guys. I've always heard that the Silverlines were on the musical as opposed to analytical side of things, which is where I like it. I think I've just become enamored of the Opera looks.

Yohjo - I see you use Rogue amps for power. Have you ever or do you know of anyone who uses SETs with Silverlines? I have an Air Tight 300B amp which I just can't seem to get rid of. That beauty thing again. It won't properly drive my Harbeths which I also love, and am looking for a second speaker for different moods.