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$6000 used:Revel Ultima Studio?

Hi
My speakers are 15 years old (Snell type B) and i am thinking about upgrading.With the tax return looming and Christmas bonus forthcoming (i am planning that far) i will have around $ 6500 to burn.After researching Audiogon used market i have my sight set on Revel Ultima Studio just because it was designed by the same person as my current Snells (Kevin Voecks) and i want a relatively current model.
But i have second thoughts because i've encountered several posts about Revels being harsh and clinical and that is not what i'm after.I like sound with a soul,kinda like old CJ sound.I am looking forward for your reccomendations regarding which speaker will set me up really good for the next 10 years at around 6k.
overhang
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kennyt
1,226 posts
 
Chazzbo,

I would not recomend the Bryston's for Revel's, they don't mate well, and in my mind, or more to my ears can't handle the load during complicated passages.
rbstehno
1,454 posts
 
the studios are a very nice sounding speaker. i listened to a pair about a month ago at a local dealer. they also had the pair for sale for $6300.
auaarons
94 posts
 
Wilson Watt Puppy 5.1, used for under $6000.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
the revels are not as neutral as your snells. Since they are not, you will have to experiment with equipment to fine tune them.
overhang OP
199 posts
 
My amplification is Pass X250,5.
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