There is much more resolution which makes a lot of things better especially micro and macro dynamics. Also the ribbon makes the top end just thrilling. I love the sound of massed strings and of course female vocals. Both are very good on the 1.6's but just out of this world on the 3.6's. I have been listening to them for hours on end and just can't seem to walk away from them. The 1.6's are great speakers. The 3.6's are the best I have ever heard
Speaker cables are Goetz alphacore AG-1. This is a siver flat cable. I have tried many speaker cables over the years and always go back to the Goetz pre to amp is also Goetz. Don't remember the type Cd to pre is Crystal cable Phone is Cardas