I found the Tak 274b to combine the best of the 596 and EML 5U4G mesh. In other words very fast and distinct imaging of the 596, but with the large soundstage of the EML mesh. In fact I would say the image is more 3D if you will. Because of clear imaging you can pick out placements of instruments better. But where the 596 can be somewhat flat in it's staging and the EML is bigger stage wise, the Tak combines these to give a very large but clearly defined sense of space. For me at least.
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