Hello. I am selling the complete system due to an impending overseas move and changing requirements. All speakers are in piano black except the center, which is in gloss black. The Sapphire XLs are reference quality monitors with accolades from every reviewer. The Essence center is the same height as the Sapphires, and in the ACI tradition is a center done right, that is with a central tweeter and midrange, to minimize lobing. The Emerald XLs just received another rave review from Tone Audio, and the Titan is killer both for music and HT. I am the second owner of the Sapphires and Essence. I bought the Emeralds and Titans new in October. The Sapphires have felt pads on the bottom so they can be moved without scratching the finish. All speakers are in excellent condition with the exception of a small scrape on the bottom of the Essence, which you cannot see unless you turn it upside down. This system is lovely on multichannel music (I am an SACD convert) but can boogie with the best of them in home theater mode. Cost new is $5k. Will sell for $2500 + shipping. E-mail me with any questions, and check out my feedback on Audiogon username Edmiston.
Thanks,
Mark
