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Unfortunately, the first thing that is needed is a larger room.

Coming from some one who has owned both... the X1 is definitely smoother/more nuanced than the T2. The improvements are more noticeable in more expensive and transparent systems. The T2 is the much...

any update?

Nope, but theyre certainly an option if you simply plan on trying them.

Upgrade? only you can decide that... but they'll definitely sound different. I have owned the 40.2 Anni. and even those were noticeably different from the standard 40.2's

I may not get around to...

Well, didn't realize the photo was that large so had to redact some info.

I've owned a whole bunch of speakers and these have always intrigued me, they could be quite the jewels as I believe...

Just picked these up... hoping theyre as good as I think theyll be.

Its discussions like this, as well as Mikes personal views and willingness to share them, that make this such a great forum. Mikes advantage here, and why he probably doesn't get his hand slapped...

I'm glad you are trying to do everything you can to make both products function the way you expect. The reality is that they may never communicate exactly the way you want them to or to simply...

Why dont you bring it back to your Dealer, see what he can figure out for you.

Well, that's a decision that only you can make. I am always trying new gear, and new speakers come and go. I suppose it all depends on your preferences and accompanying gear, I have found the...

Glad to have your approval

Thats a conversation for a different thread.

The price of either is a non-issue, I even considered buying both but Im getting tired of doing that and then trying to move them. $5K speakers sell much easier than ones at $20k+

Try to give me a little more Mike,

What do you believe the A5 does better than the Bowers, and hopefully, what areas is the Bowers better in?

I can purchase both at just about the same price,...

If you had the choice, and have heard both... which would you pick and why?

802D3 or A5?

The only comparison being made here is the stiffness of the front baffle. Why have we begun comparing the retail cost of the entire speaker?

Now lets try and see how a Harbeth cabinet behaves

Buy another 32Bit Dac and see if the same thing happens.

Dont automatically blame the Lumin, it could easily be the Sony. Or perhaps theres some sort of communication/handshake issue between...

Correct.

You should try their A/B amps, plenty of power and excitement when needed. They are best known for their Class A but their Class A/B offerings are up there with the best.

To your ears, our hearing is not equal.

Well, Ive owned alot of very expensive gear over the last 15 years, everything has its compromises and traits. I now have a full Accuphase system comprised of 4 pieces. This system can compete with...

A speaker that costs 4x your amplification will quickly show you that amplifications shortcomings. It may even show your recorded medias shortcomings.

Have you ever owned any Accuphase pieces?