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Mark is quietly one of our most knowledgable members and definitely the shrewdest audiophile I know.
 
Thank you for sharing Mike. Agree with you on MBL, they are fantastic speakers. You must be enjoying your visit there. Any surprises coming soon? New toys?
 
Thank you for sharing Mike. Agree with you on MBL, they are fantastic speakers. You must be enjoying your visit there. Any surprises coming soon? New toys?

Yes! I bought a VPI Classic 3 in Rosewood and a Lyra Kleos cartridge. I've always wanted this combo - in the worst way. I can't wait. 5 weeks and counting! :)
 
I had another listening session yesterday. Different gear this time. Some Burmester. Some tube and SS Mc. I remain very impressed with the Wilson Alexia's. They represent to me, the proverbial home run for a company. BUT, IMO, they require a large(ish) room. I couldn't see them in a 10 x 12, for example.

Their nearest competitor in the store was the Futura's and those, I could see working well in a smaller room.

I found the bass of the Alexia's not quite as defined as the Futura's, but certainly no less pleasing. I found the Futura's didn't have the micro detail that the Alexia's had, but again, no less pleasing. Both speakers present a great overall sound package.

So if you are in the market for speakers in this price range, you definitely owe it to yourself to listen to both of these terrific speakers. Depending on your room size or musical tastes, one will definitely be the clear winner for you.

Mike
 
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