Hi guys, I can see both your points of view. 250 does seem over the top, but if they work well at initial few watts and sound good then $1500 is a bargain and they would run economically and cool all day. That said if I were going for one of Nelsons creations, I'd love to try the XA30.8 on both the omegas and the orangutangs. I read very good things about it.
Ive got my SAMs in. I'm running the LM518ia, LM515cd as a dac with MacBook Pro Spotify. Auditorium cables.....So Nothing fancy.
I must say that I am pleasantly surprised by how good these speakers are. Considering they are just plonked on a sideboard they sound fantastic and are doing exactly what I hoped they would. I'm listening to Leonard Cohens album, you want it Darker. It sounds fabulous. I'm not feeling the need for a sub at this point and the top end is all there. At least I'm not hankering for any more top end. presentation is very open and free of the speakers just as i was hoping for.
Mid range is great, ( but the amp excels at that ) Cohen voice is palpable, deep and gravelly, lovely. Moved onto "new skin for the old ceremony" now. Still very good.....I think it could be a late night tonight. Might even open a bottle of wine
Dont think I could have asked for any more at the price. I'm very happy. I'll post back different findings with different equipment as I go. Please feel free to ask questions and continue to post suggestions.
thanks for all your input so far.
Myron.