vintage Avalon monitor?

[engadin]

Any comments about this vintage Avalon monitor? Some 20 years old, new in box. Sound anchor stands.
Comparisons to say SF guarneri, TAD me1?

 

[beaur]

Well, it's been about 20 years since I've heard a pair of these. That time it was a comparison between these and the original Magico Mini, and for reasons I don't remember, there was a TAD-CR1 (much newer speaker) there too. Only have vague memories of the session, but the Avalons didn't embarrass themselves in distinguished company. I had a soft spot for Avalon back in the day because I thought they looked great. Never thought those stands did justice to the design but I think they might find a place in a system today, although they will be very different from your Apogees.