mattheww

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advice for Von Schweikert vr-1's
If you can stretch your budget to around $1k, you can pick up a used Unison Research Unico. I use one with a Sony NS999ES with my VR-1's/VRS-1 combo with excellent results(even better after installing NOS Mullard 5960/CV4003's). 
Bryston 4bsst or CA 300 to Drive Soliloqy 6.3s
Haven't heard the amps with Soliloquy's... The Bryston is much more transparent and neutral while the Classe is warmer with a touch less clarity. If you think your speakers are a bright right now I'd go with Classe, while if you're pretty happy wi... 
Personal amp evolution
Nad C-340Bryston 3bst / C-340 as preamp then Audio Research LS-15Nad S-300Unison Research Unico 
Match for Unison S2K + Unico cd
I suggest looking at some Von Schweikert VR-1 monitors. I have them with the Unico and Sony NS999es with Signalcable cables. 
Von Schweikert VR2 or Soliloquy 6.3 ?
I have the VR-1's in Hazelwood and they are slightly darker than my natural polyurethaned Red Oak hardwood floors but are so close, they blend right in. 
Von Schweikert VR2 or Soliloquy 6.3 ?
I've listened to both and liked the VR-2's the best. The highs on the Soliloquy were too agressive (not sure if they had the recommended 400+ hours of break-in or not). The VR-2's are also very detailed in the treble, but not as harsh sounding. Yo... 
Can speakers be too good?
Price has nothing to do with good sound(with-in reason). It's all about system synergy. I personally chose some Von Schweikert VR-1 monitors over some used Revel Gem's, JM Labs Micro Utopia's and Dynadio 25 Specials after hearing them in my system... 
Best Bookshelf Speakers
The VA's are warm sounding, then JMR's are pretty neutral, and the Totem's can be a little foward. These 3 cover a pretty wide spectrum as far as tastes goes and build quality is excellent.