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The Audio Industry is a small little business, with some very silly little players in it. They are not sophisticated, for the most part, and are simply trying to survive. Buy something if you want...

Wobbly/clicky volume knob and “hum” when using the volume control function.

^ that is very good information to have... why these "quirks" aren't immediately noted by the Dealers representing them Ill never know. You literally have to buy it and be disappointed to know.

Very reasonable assumption for the uninitiated, based solely on the equipment you own, you are not one of the unintiated and you know better. Expect each one of these Monos to retail for $35-$40K...

When will people stop doing this... we, in North America, will not get the same pricing as in Japan.

Interesting, but why even bother with a 300 unit production. Its either not all that special/unique or they're going to keep going with production and make some small changes to keep the "limited"...

Incorrect... In option 1 the Lumin is set at 100%... in option 2 your preamp is set at “unity gain”, essentially meaning 100% output in relation to input (as far as I understand it to be)

Appears I was correct... set your preamp at 100%

I can only assume that this method exists for convenience sake, allowing you to sample the difference in sound between the two while not having to physically remove/disconnect your standalone preamp...

Why would you want to pass the signal through the PASS preamp? My first instinct would be to turn the volume up to 100 on the PASS and adjust the volume with the Lumin

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,...