Big Red that is very tempting & I might take you up on that! I think I'm leaning more towards the ht2, ht3, or SS8 Depending on what I hear locally from the owners kind enough to allow me an audition. Shoot with the new SS8 I'm sure there will be plenty of owners selling in order to upgrade to them. Truth is I really don't know what to expect and I'm unfamiliar with each speakers voicing.
I will surely contact Jim as I get closer and probably bug the crap outta him talking options and his thoughts on the best fit for my situation, I know he is a very busy man and I don't want to bother him nor waste his time until I am sure of what I think I want lol. Thanks for the link and heads up guys, I did see that thread but wasn't sure how up to date it was.