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Thanks, I'm enjoying the X150.5. It's a little warmer than the SDS-258 but that's not the dominant characteristic. It's true that may DAC and preamp are on the cool side; your AVA would be warmer most likely.

I'm glad you're enjoying the ARC/Pass combo (I thought that an SP-6 paired well with a Stasis 3 when I put them together in '81). Do give both plenty of warmup time for optimum results. And you might consider aftermarket power cords to ice the cake. What they can do is provide that last ounce of subtle detail.

It seems that you've reached a new tier in natural sound reproduction that classical is all about. The Maggies are certainly capable of stepping up to the plate. Now just sit back and enjoy your tunes.