The 'defender of men' incoming

audiohippo

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Alexia incoming

I have just secured the last new/sealed pair of Alexia v1's in Australia.

I plan on making the 600km (~372miles) round trip to drop-off my Sasha v2's and pickup the Alexia's next week.

Very exciting! however unfortunately I will not be able to unbox until my new room is finished, which is another 6-8 weeks.

I have enjoyed every minute with the Sasha over the last 1.5 years and I was not seeking an upgrade, but with the new version being released there was an opportunity to move up at a lower cost. The cost was not insignificant and weighing up the '$ to specification gains' just didn't add up, however I am going to take a chance and hopefully it works out.

...when I made the move from the B&W 802D2 to the Sasha v2, hitting PLAY on the first track featuring Diana Krall it was only a few notes and I knew it was the right decision. I am hoping to have the same experience with the Alexia. The Alexia better be 'kicking ass and taking names' when she struts her stuff.

Pictures to follow as the acquisition progresses.
 
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Bar81

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...when I made the move from the B&W 802D2 to the Sasha v2, hitting PLAY on the first track featuring Diana Krall it was only a few notes and I knew it was the right decision. I am hoping to have the same experience with the Alexia.

That's *exactly* what should happen again for the price difference between the two speakers - a clear and obvious across the board improvement from the moment you hit play.
 

MJB

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Congratulations on your Alexias. The Ref 6, DAG S-250 and Alexias sing beautifully. Enjoy!
 

analog brother

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congratulations!
those alexias were a great deal, they sure didn't last long.

btw - how much of an improvement was your ref 6 over the 5se you had previously?
i am tempted, but am in serious, deep love with my 5se.
 

audiohippo

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btw - how much of an improvement was your ref 6 over the 5se you had previously?
i am tempted, but am in serious, deep love with my 5se.

No idea, Ref6 is still in the box along with all the rest of my newly acquired items. My new music room is not ready yet.
 

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