Dynaudio Confidence 30 vs. Focal Sopra 2


Considering an upgrade. Cost is similar. I'm running a Luxman L-509x amp and Cardas clear cabling. CD/dac is Luxman D-03x. My current speakers are 60i Dyns. They're great but I'm not in love. Could also consider the 802 D3 B&W but my dealer doesn't carry those and I want to work a trade. Looking for clarity. I want a piano to sound like a piano and violin to sound like it is made of wood. The 60i Dyns are great for Metallica, but I think there are better performers for classical. Thank you for your thoughts.
jrbirdman333

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OP, I too own 509x and am on similar path....fighting upgrade-itis.  I can tell you I demo'd multiple speakers on my 509 before I brought it home, and the Sopra was the runaway winner for me.  Paradigm Persona a reasonably close second.  Oddly I didn't care for Kanta nearly as much.  Magico was (IMHO) way to muddied, which I attribute to the 86db (from memory) sensitivity.  IIRC Dyn is down there also, contributing to the lower volume problem you identify.  Good luck and do keep us posted.