Devore or Audio Note or other sensitive speakers: wanting to listen in Denver

The newer X3's are OB all the way down. The bass is powered but open. I think the design changed.

@hilde45 

My bad, I meant the X-Statics. The X3s, as you say, are all open.  My speculation was that the hybrid design of the X-Statics, with the sealed enclosure low end, might sound more familiar to those most familiar with boxes.

I would recommend Soundings off Belleview in the Denver Tech Center.  While you are there have Jess demo their Master Set.  I am going to have them do this with my system in January.  Their Chario bookshelf speakers image well.

@whart 

But, I'm down with high efficiency speakers and low powered tube amps as a good way to reproduce music.

+1

Charles

If you're considering Tannoy, then it would probably behoove you to add Fyne to the list.  Many people are reporting excellent results with them, and some prefer them over Tannoy.  BTW Fyne is a little easier to drive than the Apertura you auditioned.