First IMO, upgrading to new equipment is good for our economy even if it's made outside the USA. Consumer spending stimulates the overall economy and creates new jobs.
Second, oh yes, B&W has vastly improved its technology over the past 15 years and IMO, it's definetly time to upgrade. Their new 600 series loudspeakers for example are fabulous for the money taking component design from their current 800 series units. Even as they compare to the older Series 3, they are superior. I just auditioned the new 683 and compared them to my current DM603-S3s at a local hi-fi store back on 4/7. The difference in instrument separation for example was profound. I could hear far more detail with the new FST technology in the mid-range driver. Study up on them at their website. I actually did order a brand new pair of the 683s in cherry finish. They're on back order though and it could be weeks before I hear anything. I won't wait too long though. Was promised 2 to 3 weeks max.
Second, oh yes, B&W has vastly improved its technology over the past 15 years and IMO, it's definetly time to upgrade. Their new 600 series loudspeakers for example are fabulous for the money taking component design from their current 800 series units. Even as they compare to the older Series 3, they are superior. I just auditioned the new 683 and compared them to my current DM603-S3s at a local hi-fi store back on 4/7. The difference in instrument separation for example was profound. I could hear far more detail with the new FST technology in the mid-range driver. Study up on them at their website. I actually did order a brand new pair of the 683s in cherry finish. They're on back order though and it could be weeks before I hear anything. I won't wait too long though. Was promised 2 to 3 weeks max.