Thanks everyone for the responses...I haven't been online because we have had a power outage since last Wednesday (seattle area). Also no stereo. Oh well. Anyway, I will keep everyone updated as to what I try.
Looking for bookshelf upgrade from B&W DM302s
Currently hooked to a Rega Brio-R w/ Dac Magic. I play mostly lossless files from a NAS, but occasionally vinyl. Unfortunately, I have pretty eclectic listening: led zeppelin to liszt, so to speak. I love the DM 302s, but it just seems like something is missing. Some "oomph." (...and I dont want a sub.)
I have been eyeing: B&W 685, Dali Ikon I MkII, Epos Epic 2, Rega RS1, and Vienna Accoustics Haydn Grand.
I would like to spend less than $1k.
Would anyone 1) steer me away from any of these, or 2) have any other suggestions?
As always I will try before I buy if I can...ideally at home, but we'll see how good the dealers are (especially unlikely for under $1k speakers?). Also, if I audition them elsewhere, they will likely be on a different system and/or not broken in.
Thus my post looking for experience. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
I have been eyeing: B&W 685, Dali Ikon I MkII, Epos Epic 2, Rega RS1, and Vienna Accoustics Haydn Grand.
I would like to spend less than $1k.
Would anyone 1) steer me away from any of these, or 2) have any other suggestions?
As always I will try before I buy if I can...ideally at home, but we'll see how good the dealers are (especially unlikely for under $1k speakers?). Also, if I audition them elsewhere, they will likely be on a different system and/or not broken in.
Thus my post looking for experience. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.