I think this should have been called the L700 thread
I did think about the L700, but didn’t bother to audition it as at twice the price, I couldn’t really afford it. So I blissfully ignored it, and just listened to the L500. Via the SRM-252s.
I ordered them. I haven’t enjoyed music as much for years. Whilst I was in the store, I literally had to wrench them off my head, as I realised time was disappearing- it was my first estat experience, and something I wanted to try. I’m a huge tube guy, and for the once, I didn’t think about amps, as it was deeply satisfying in that connection with the music. Treble was beautifully smooth. Yes, bright, but not harsh. I’m lucky as the seal was perfect, so I got all the bass I wanted.
Hopefully pick them up in a week, when they arrive!