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£15k $22k to spend on speakers...but which?

Over the years I've built up a system I like but I've saved the speakers till last because I want to spend enough to get them right. It now saved up and am about to embark on this purchase.

My system is Audio Research Ref 3 & 110, Transparent Super speaker cable and a Melco N1/Chord Hugo (which sounds really good) and Rega RP8 turntable.

I've (initially) narrowed down my speaker selection to:
Wilson Sabrina
B&W 800 D3
Focal Sopra 2
Sonus Faber Olympica 2

I listen to everything from choral and piano through pop to Frank Zappa, jazz, progressive rock and orchestral. I like accurate reflection of the human voice, clarity and good deep dry bass.

Should I look at used Sophia 3? Anything else I should add to my list.

I'd be really pleased to hear people's views as, of course, it is almost impossible in the UK to hear comparative listening tests between these different brands.

Thanks

Matthew
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david12
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Some good ideas here. I am seeing more references to Aries Cerat speakers. I had never heard of them till recently, they do look interesting. Reading reviews, they suggest a recent Aries speaker at half the price, sounds better, I think it is $11000.

Looking at the amps, I have to say Wilson's love ARC amps. I heard a set up recently with ARC LS17, REF 75 and Sabrina's and it sounded wonderful. You can get Sophia 3's for a good bit less than new Sabrina's and that may be a good choice.

As a personal suggestion as I use Daedalus Speakers, the Ulysses speakers look fantastic in a variety of solid wood cabinets, sound better and may be just what you are after. That is what I would go for, if I had the money. They are direct sale only, but a large number of US users are happy to demo theirs, just ask Lou at Daedalus, for your nearest demo possibility.
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