Hi Shane
I have a pair on new stands 9months old in ash Black, unmarked and as new, burnt in for the recommended 100hrs and not beaten to death, sensible listening levels, I'm in Cornwall 65miles from the bridge, you could pop down for a listen and take them back with you. PM sent
Amp Rega Elex-R
CDP Denon DCD 520
Tuner Teac T-R650 Dab/FM
Music Player Pioneer N30 Network Player
DAC Rega Dac-R
Speakers Q Acoustic Concept 40s
Speaker Cable Current is Rega FSC Quattro , Fisual S-Flex Studio 2.5mm / Ortofon SPK 100
Interconnects Van Damme Silver Plated OFC Pro Classic XKE CDP/Tuner & Solid Silver Cyro 99.99% Pure, Dac To Amp
Headphones AKG K550 mk3
SUB BK XLS 200