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Kharma CRM3.2 FE vs Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario

Has anyone listened to both these speakers who could provide a comparison? I currently own Vandersteen 5's and am considering moving up (in aesthetics and cost, and I expect sound quality) to one of these $20K+ speakers. I am trying to find a beautiful looking and sounding speaker (WAF problems increasing with the 5's) that is no larger than the Vandys (preferably smaller) that will work well in a room with a listening position about 10 ft from the speakers. Amp is DNA-225 moded by SMc, speaker cable is 8m of OCOS. Music is classical, jazz, and diverse mix. Thanks in advance for suggestions.
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downunder
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What do you not like with your vandy 5's?. have you considered upgrading to the 5a's. These are know to be a great speaker.
Definately with the karma's you will loose bass compared to your 5's, unless you are planning to add a sub.
I don't know how thye Amati's sound, howver today I listened to the Stradivari's and they sounded just awsome, great warmth with control and transparency. Easily the best speaker I have ever heard.
downunder
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Jtinn or
Is the vandersteen 5a as refined as the Amati or Kharma. I realise that 5a's will do macro dynamics, but what about the rest of the musical spectrum.
downunder
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thanks Jtinn.
I currently own Vienna Mahlers and want something that is a little easier to drive and have the option to go to tubes if I want.
I heard the SF Strads and they sounded amazing, however too rich for my pocket.

Vandy 5a's or Amatis anniversario are what I have been thinking of. Amp will be either cjprem350 or prem140 - depending on how SS the prem350 would sound with either.

My taste in music is pop/rock/alternative so I want dynamics, however with a slightly warm character to make the most of "hot sounding" recordings.

I would appreciate your thoughts.

ps, Von Schweikert's are not imnported into Australia.
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