Elan 10 vs M5 :
-better detail and resolution in highs
-better bass response ,lower , seems a fuller , ampler sound like from a bigger speaker
-very good and detailed mids , of course , it's an Epos ! ...I think more detailed than the M5
-better soundstage , more profound , more precise and holografic , the sense of presence of being there is clearly better
-I think better transients , sharper and more precise sounds ,giving an airier sensation
-I can detect now new things on my records can watch more clearly various instruments
Clearly ,way better , and they are not burned in yet after 2-3 days :bounce: :dance: :cheers: :cheer:
On the other side , it seems that this combination Amp/speakers still keeps a preference for a more powerfull playback , the sound becomes more round and complete at 25-30% volume , when listening at low volume (10-15 %) the lows are more shy , the treble tend to be proeminent .
Let' s see how the things are going to open up more in the next days , maybe a week ? Until now I'm happy with the move I made : I invested a bit more than on the M5 s and received a clearly better pair of speakers . And the M5 are not bad at all !
.....It seems that this combination is stunningly transparent !!! Especially for the money. It shows what's on the record with precision and unforgiving : the Chariots of Fire CD sounded with unbelivable detail in the highs , but very restraint bottom . I played then Santana "Supernatural " CD : What a full ,complete , natural , beautiful equilibrated sound !!! ...allready from 15-18% volume !
....and these babies can punch !!! :O that I rather couldn't say about the M5s !