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This system has slowly evolved over the years to its present state. A paradox here is the Apogee Divas, being the oldest component in my system, yet also being the newest addition. Apogee Divas have always have been on top of my loudspeaker wish list since 1987, regardless of cost. At that time I had only auditioned the marvelous Duettas and could only dream of what the Divas would sound like. The unfortunate demise of Apogee Acoustics in 1997 and the uncertain future for Apogee speakers, resulted in the availability of such speakers in the used market at bargain prices - provided they were in good condition. I bought this near mint pair last year and it has given me no problems since, just immence musical pleasure! For the record, the Divas replaced my 12 year old Magnepan MGIIIa's.
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    • Aragon 4004
    Aragon 4004 amplifier
    • Musical Fidelity Nuvista
    nuvistor preamp
    • Apogee Acoustics Diva
    Apogee Acoustics Diva Full Range Ribbon Speaker
    • Nordost Red Dawn
    Nordost Red Dawn interconnect cable
    • Nordost Red Dawn
    Nordost Red Dawn speaker cable
    • Michell Engineering Gyrodec mkIII
    JA Michell Gyrodeck Turntable
    • Rega RB-300
    Rega RB300 tonearm rewired with VanDenHull phono cable
    • Grado Reference Platinum
    Grado Reference Platinum cartridge
    • Denon DCD-3300
    Denon DCD-3300 CDP
    • JA Michell Engineering Tenderfeet and Tendercups
    Aluminum Tenderfeet and Tendercups used under the Divas in place of the original spikes
    • Sony KP-41PX1
    Sony KP-41PX1 Rear Projection tv

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Thanks guys for the positive responses.
Hello Vince!
Regarding the Aragon, yes I like it very much. It has been with me for nearly 15 years! I have heard better (ie MF Nuvista 300) but usually much more expensive. I am considering to sell it and move on to 2 monoblocks (tube or transistors). I am not worried to much about high spls but then again one propably needs power to achieve the satisfying bass Apogees are capable of. An added benefit would be the use of shorter+higher quality speaker cables.
The room: I have been using planar speakers pretty much since I got into this hobby in 1987. I was always fortunate to allow enough space around the speakers. A lot of care has to be given to "dial in" dipoles in a room,
The TV is not plasma, just an ordinary Rear Projection unit. The Dennon is just a cdplayer, I do not have a dvdplayer yet but there is no rush. I am happy listening to music.
The turntable is used maybe 20% of the time, that is when I want maximum fidelity from my system and have time to spare.

dimitri