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I once auditioned the VMPS 626R and the GMA Europa

I auditioned these two speakers on adjacent days. Unfortunately, I did not have the luxury of auditioning both in the same room and with the same amps, but the rooms were not terribly different. I sat the same distance away and used a digital dB meter at the same distance and listened to the exact same source material.

I would buy either one, as both seemed neutral, detailed and refined. I would however give the edge to the Europa in terms of even greater sense of true-to-original sound (from an acoustic source) and also detail. Another observation, the Europa went to a clean peak @ 106 dB (A weighted, measured @ 2 m.) with no apparent distortion whereas the 626R distorted with a 98 db peak (@ 2 m., same source material). Obviously, you may not need those sound levels. Personally, I do not play back that loud at home although I hear 106 dB on rare occasions sitting in an orchestra (yep, I've used a db meter in rehearsals). In the audition, I used a recording of acoustic music that I am personally familiar with in live settings as I am a professional performer.

Another possible factor is the 626R may be easier to have the opportunity to audition. Bottom line is that I would not hesitate to buy either one. Both are very fine. This is just my impression and my opinion.

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