Hi Chris, thanks for the reply back and info. what is the inside distance between your speakers? I don't even have the 101's as of yet, I'm still awaiting for them to arrive which I suppose should now be close to the end of Nov. I really wanted Silver but originally was told would not be able to get them until Feb. next year so I opted for Black/Chrome which is also attractive to get them sooner but received a email yesterday the if I wait until the end of this month I can get Silver so I'll wait.
Regarding the CAT. I currently don't own one but have been looking into getting one, I actually have been communicating with a few individuals and they all seem to be saying that the JL2 Sig. Stereo piece is the one to go with and if for some reason I need even more power than buy another one. Currently I have been very happy with my electronics's including the PASS X-600.5's mono blocks which should drive the MBL's easily but new speakers may mean some changes. I actually just bought the Butler Monrad mono blocks that will be interesting to hear, I have always wanted to get a pair the first time I read the theory behind them along with the build quality and looks. A good friend swears by them and has them hooked-up with Wilson MAXX 2's which replaced his Lamm's and VTL's and he doesn't even look any more for amps. So now I have two sets of amps to play with and which ever one I prefer then the other one will get sold, I'll at that time either get the CAT or VAC. and do it all over again but so far it seems that I'll have to buy new as you don't see any used come up for sale.
I use to own VTL Sig. 450's and the 7.5 pre that was set-up with my Avalon Diamonds which I had set-up in my designated room but all is sold and this room sits empty for now, the Diamonds just could not fill the room appropriately.
Once I get done with my current set-up that room will be next on the list and be a all out assault room, I have my eyes on the big MBL's and some other contenders but I have to say the list price on the MBL's is pretty intense and I may not go that route. I'll put that $$$ towards the new Bentley GT I want and go with say the MM3's etc.