hi SCIB,

Hmmm...having heard the Art Audio Diavolo, I think it's the fantastic if only it had more power/could do the timing thing better.  It's amazingly transparent without being analytical, it's palpability is there but no artificially 'focused'.  And on 'most' music, it timings is sufficiednt.  But if you're right, i would be making a mistake not trying out a BP? Any particular model you would recommend with the LV OBX-R2s?  Any dealer you would recommend? Prefer the small intimate ones...even if further afield.

ps - which Art Audio have you heard for comparions?

pps - what power supplies do the Art Audio use? i know they're zero feedback, dual mono.