Yes, time passes by way to fast... Recently I received a pair of Mementos for a limited period of time. The idea is to compare them to my old Guarneris and now I must send them back. Delicious instruments .

You don't have to go to the top of the line. If it says Sonus Faber on it, you'll love the way it sounds.

Go with the BEST, not anything else. My next set..life is short, you are right, why no get the best, not something with limitations. http://www.legacyaudio.com/2004/helix.html