@soix Thank you for responding."what sound characteristics are most important to you?" I find this question somewhat difficult to answer. Of course, I would like a deeper and wider soundstage with each instrument having its own space. But isn't that a product of you get what you pay for? Generally speaking more money = better sound. I guess the sound characteristics I like are clarity, airyness, warmth. If anything, my present system can sound a little strident with a messy soundstage (like a wall of sound). I hope I'm making sense to you? Thanks

