[Antonmb]

Originally Posted by daveneumann

Antonmb, if you are considering moving up the SF line another way to go is backwards in time...to Strads. I went from Amati Futuras to Strads and am very pleased with the upgrade. Yes they are 15 year old speakers but look pristine and sound great. You can get a pair for $17,000-$20,000. They provide much bigger scale, deeper bass, greater dynamics and the same or better midrange beauty you are used to. At first I was hesitant about making the move given the age and "older" technology, but once I heard them in my room all that went away.

Thanks Dave, I appreciate the suggestion, but the Strads won’t fit in my space, and at this stage in my journey I prefer purchasing from a local dealer who can install and support.