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Sonus Faber vs Focal and maybe even Dynaudio or PSB

Hello,

A favorable tax return is allowing me to upgrade my current B&W 684 2.5 way floor standers. I have a Rogue Audio RP-1 that I would like to keep in the system and eventually upgrade the Rotel class D amp to a more modern class D piece after I choose the speaker. I am also running a single Velodyne Micro-V

I want to support my local dealer because they are pretty good about letting me have demos or brand new stuff in my system. The speakers I can choose from are Focal,PSB, Sonus Fabor and DynAudio. I can probably demo any of these products. But I don’t want to go overboard and request to demo everything as I have a modest budget of $2K. The first product I have lined up for a demo is the Focal Chorus 726.

My sources are vinyl and digital (deezer and some HD files) fed through a Wadia 321. I listen to all types of rock, progressive and some jazz.

I have always been fairly satisfied with the B&W characteristics so I don’t want to have a speaker that is to bright or not natural sounding or has to much bass. I just want a well balanced product.

Any light that can be shed my direction is appreciated.

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herndonb
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<ELAC dealer disclaimer>
The ELAC Uni-Fi series is a noticeable step up from B&W 600 series, despite it low price.  The ELAC UF5 is a floor-standing, three way that I believe is worth adding to your list.  They only cost $1000/pr, same as your 684's, but they easily compete with the CM series.  I was amazed when I compared the UF5 to the CM7/CM8/CM9.  I found it to be much better everywhere.  (I sold B&W for 16 years, very familiar)  
ELAC has another line, Adante, to be released in June that will have a $5000/pr 3-way, floor-stander.  I imagine they'll give the 804D3 trouble for half of the price, but of course need to compare first.   
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