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ElectrostatsPlaner/Ribbon s Vs Cone driv

I have owned Proacs, B&W Nautilus, Theils and others but never planers. I auditioned ML Arieus but was not taken with the musicality and the other models too big for my room. No other dealers nearby to demo Maggies, etc.
I know the general differences of the two design concepts, but I am trying to determine if there is a smallish planer design that would give nearly all the satisfaction I am getting from my BW Nautilus 805's with REL Strata Sub. In particular I would love to gain the lifesize soundstage and midrange wonder but not feel lacking by the lesser performance in high and low frequencies. I have a Levinson 331 amp and AR LS22 preamp. thanks for any experienced suggestions.
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I would check out the Newform Research 645 (or 630, if you need a smaller model). They use ribbon midrange/tweeters and two 6.5" Scanspeak drivers for bass. I do not have a pair--yet. I read all of the reviews for some "vicarious pleasure" until I get my pair. One of the comments is the size of its soundstage. Check out the reviews at audioreview.com. You will see the company's web address in those posts. If you get a pair, let me know how you like them. I'm hoping to get some this summer!
Steve Vinson
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