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Sonus Faber Homage Tradition - New 2017 Line
Interesting post, but you are all over the place price wise.  A $15,000 pair of stand mounts vs a $14,000 Sopra 2 floorstander.  It's too bad the dealer didn't have the Diablo Utopias, which would have been a little more fair.  Either way, you got... 
Focal Aria 936
The 936's they had for awhile were the discontinued light wood finish.Find an authorized dealer -- the 936 is by far the best speaker you can buy in that price range.   
JL Audio F110 Vs F112
If you're doing a music only system and have the budget to get two f110's, you should ABSOLUTELY be scrapping the Fathom idea and getting FOUR e110's.  Two stacked on the left side inside the left speaker, and two on the right side inside the righ... 
Thinking of replacing my Bat spaceheater with class D, real world thoughts please
Holy crap, you should be upgrading your speakers then worrying about your amp.  Talk about a mismatch.  As far as class D goes, I highly highly recommend looking into the NEW Peachtree stuff.  Nova 150 and 300.  Simply amazing. 
Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
I would strongly suggest checking out the new Anthem STR integrated.  I had a lucky opportunity to hear it driving a pair of Sopra no1's and it was incredible.  The room correction on it can end up being a life saver for you too.  I'd see if you c... 
Paradigm Personas: A First Listen
alleng: one of the most amazing things about them is their low level detail and musicality.  Some of the best I've heard if not the best. 
Sealed subwoofer for ESL-63
Look for a JL E110 used and use the internal line level crossover between your amp and preamp.  You'll be amazed. 
Subwoofer recommendation
REL or JL e series 
Focal Sopra 2 vs Sopra 3?
Holy cow so well said and I absolutely agree. 
ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936
If you heard Focal speakers are bright, you heard that from someone who hasn't heard Focal speakers within the last 5 years or so.  Arias aren't bright at all and neither are the Sopras (properly set up).I've seen that thread on AVS and I'd take t... 
Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Footers
By far the best "tweak" ever.  Hands down. 
ascend sierra tower with raal or Focal Aria 936
Absolutely the 936. Soooo smooth, absolutely massive sound stage. Height width depth like crazy. Unbelievably musical.  Maybe the most musical speakers Focal has ever made.  Even bigger soundstage and more holographic than the Electra line above t... 
Speakers with deep base
Pick a pair of floorstanders that you like, and add a pair (or a stacked pair on each side) of JL Audio E112 subs using the crossover built in.  Cross over at around 80hz regardless of speaker size (don't just add them in where the mains roll off)... 
Focal Mezzo Utopia Be Upgrades
No. 
Sonus Faber vs Focal and maybe even Dynaudio or PSB
Aria 926?