Sure is a gorgeous pic, the finish looks wet! Wow. That pic is from Sound Sanctuary in Austin, Texas.

They say these Alexx V's are a Bargain...they are just as good as the very high priced XVX's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOasKdEGvQY

I had the pleasure of listening to the new Alexx V's last weekend. They are a superb speaker. In the very large room that I heard them in, they could portray 'scale' like few others. Having heard the original Alexx, which also greatly impressed me, I would say that the new model is a step up in SQ. Slightly more extension at both frequency extremes. Whether the price difference of $26K is worth it, is questionable. The current price of the older Alexx makes it somewhat of a bargain..certainly IMO compared to the new models pricing.

HiFi News Alexx V review by Ken Kessler and Paul Miller in the January issue:

"What the Alexx V represents, to this veteran Wilson listener, is
the utopian midpoint between the WATT’s focus and scale of the
Chronosonic XVX. This enormous system delivers the soundstage
and presence expected of a coffinsized construct, yet it produces
detail and precision to rival any point-source. It’s dangerous to
say these words, but here goes...the Alexx V is the best damned
speaker I have ever heard."

That's why I snagged one :banana:

The Alexx V also received a very positive review in the December 2021 Stereophile by Jim Austin. If I were in the market for a speaker in this price range, Alexx V would definitely be my choice.

Charles

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Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest
New gear on order: McIntosh MC3500 MK II mono power amp, one per channel; custom granite slabs to set my MC3500 MKII’s
Most recent updates: Latest is the last one posted: AQ Diamond USB replaces AQ Coffee; Wilson Audio Specialties Alexx replaced by Wilson Audio Specialties XVX Chronosonic; new subwoofer crossover; new Galaxy Grey Thors Hammer; Wilson Pedestals; heating and cooling completely reworked and reinsulated resulting in a much quieter, cooler, and more efficient room (cost about 10,000.00). McIntosh MCT 500 SACD/CD transport. Wilson Audio Acoustic Diode for XVX Chronosonic. WEL Signature digital Coaxial cable for MVP 881/D1100 digital connection replacing the optical connection. New plinth for Thor subwoofer made of X material with the Wilson Acoustic Diodes. Thor is now off my floor.
Amps: McIntosh 1.25KW’s (3) set on floor on custom made cultured marble slabs
Preamp and DAC: McIntosh D1100
Sources: McIntosh MCT 500 SACD/CD Transport, MVP881 BR player, MVP851 DVD player, MR87 tuner, Marantz 510LV Laser Disc player, ASUS laptop USB (JRiver Media Center 23)
Speakers: Wilson Audio Specialties XVX Chronosonic
Sub-woofer: Wilson Audio Specialties Thor’s Hammer (1) horizontal lie and Wilson Watch Controller (abbr: WC); custom plinth of X material with Wilson Acoustic Diode feet
Cables main system: Audioquest WEL Signature speaker cables and balanced IC (preamp to amps); WEL Signature AES/EBU balanced digital IC for CD playback; WEL Signature digital coaxial cable for MVP 881/D1100 digital connection; Audioquest Diamond optical (1) for tuner, (1) for MVP 851 DVD player, and (1) for LD player for total of (3); Audioquest Diamond USB cable; McIntosh MCT cable for SACD playback; Dragon power cords (5 HC cords and 3 source cords for total of 8); Thunder HC power cord for MR87 tuner
Cables subwoofer system: Audioquest Redwood speaker cable (1); Wolf balanced subwoofer IC from WC to amp; Wind balanced IC from preamp to WC; Hurricane HC (2) and Dragon HC (1) power cords
Power conditioners: Audioquest Niagara 7000 (1) and Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines with no. 10 wire straight out of fuse box
Isolation: Wilson Pedestals for D1100; MVP 881 BR player; MCT 500 transport; MVP 851 DVD player
Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD) solid walnut cabinet on large casters; holds all sources and preamp; also, Niagara 7000; 11 feet minimum distance from speakers
Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes
AC: Dedicated to this room only, an ultra-high efficiency and quiet recently installed Ruud split system 3-ton heat pump.