So... I'm just about at the 6 month mark, and I am enjoying the hell out of my stereo. The AZ Crescendos have stopped the revolving speaker door. Prior to them I had auditioned the Zu Audio Definition Mk 2, Reference 3A Grand Veena, and a Tyler Acoustics floorstander whose model I have forgotten. And I was primarily living with the Monitor Audio GS60 coupled with a REL Britannia B2 sub.
The tonal balance is still what keeps me coming back for more. My initial concern about them sounding closed in seems to have resolved itself, either through break-in, or my own acclimation.
I am using the LSA Signature integrated amplifier, Bryston BCD-1 Cd player, and the combo is completely synergistic. In several of my posts, I had expressed a desire to simplifiy my system, yet not compromise sound quality. I believe I have succeeded...