Good evening Alexandre, Just a mail to say that my wife and I take such pleasure in listening to music with your Illumines, even though we don’t have the same musical tastes. I think I’ve reached a level I wouldn’t have dared to hope for without a really big budget. While the Illumines still stand on their base, without spikes. Honestly I don’t see why I would change them and would rather upgrade the amp and/or the sources (unless you come out with a new model that you will put at a higher level). Have a good weekend, Pascal.