Ok, I must stand corrected on the preceding post. Attended an event this week featuring a properly set up Alexia with the same Ayre integrated amp, Ayre dac, MacBook Pro running audirvana with transparent cabling in the SAME room I listened to before. The difference was night and day!!! The system was incredibly dynamic, articulate, soundstage superb, bass LOW, highs airy, and damn if it didn't sound like music. We were next door (waiting our turn in the listening room) and a piano cut was played. I would have bet a million dollars someone was playing a big grand piano next door, and I played for 12 years. My turn in the room, and Peter with Wilson Audio played some electronic music, varying the tweeter position by 1/8 ", and the difference was astounding. No wonder Wilson mandates a trained Wilson tech to set up the speakers. We played a Keith Richards CD cut Word of Wonder, and when the drums were "whacked " early into the song, I about jumped out of my seat. Dynamic range was incredible! I still prefer my Magicos, but a totally personal preference- I could have the Alexia and would be fine, and can truly understand why people are so enamored with these speakers. I'm not one of those "love it or hate it" listeners- I can appreciate each speaker's attributes. Everyone out there should at least listen to a properly set up Alexia whether you can afford it or not. The interesting question is how much the Sophia 2 takes on the sound with its new and adjustable tweeter.