He's in NJ, but pretty close. I had this conversation with a friend yesterday. His system is well north of 250k or so. Neither of us like to purchase from a smaller company that isn't established in the US. For us, we've learned over time that you may need to get things fixed. They aren't even sold in the US and they have one dealer in North America. I have heard them before and they were very nice. Clean sound and tight. Due to the laws of physics, they aren't going to give you much in the lower octaves, but if I recall the top end was very nice and not to harsh or bright like so many monitors can be.
I agree with poster above who said that going from a time and phase correct speaker to one that isn't may not be the best idea. The older Thiels could be bright on occasion, depending on amp/cable hook ups, but they didn't smear the transients. You are used to that and seem to like that sound. There are other monitors around that will give you great sound, plus the prices of the Penaudio's are around 4k plus aren't they? That amp works great on Vandersteen's of all sizes as Johnny sells a lot of Bryston. He will set up the Belles amp for you as well as the Rotel so that you can hear the differences. Open mind and ears and the ones you love with pop for you.
email me and let's talk.
I agree with poster above who said that going from a time and phase correct speaker to one that isn't may not be the best idea. The older Thiels could be bright on occasion, depending on amp/cable hook ups, but they didn't smear the transients. You are used to that and seem to like that sound. There are other monitors around that will give you great sound, plus the prices of the Penaudio's are around 4k plus aren't they? That amp works great on Vandersteen's of all sizes as Johnny sells a lot of Bryston. He will set up the Belles amp for you as well as the Rotel so that you can hear the differences. Open mind and ears and the ones you love with pop for you.
email me and let's talk.