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Proac 1SC vs Dynaudio Focus 140

I am looking to upgrade my current system in my two channel listening room (about 12'x14'), and plan to upgrade my speakers first. Current components are an NAD C372 integrated and Arcam CD73 as the primary source, driving a pair a Paradigm Studio 20's (V1). I am contemplating Proac 1SC's or Dynaudio Focus 140's. I am looking at buying used, and my location will not allow me to demo at home. I have heard both in different stores and have been very impressed with both speakers. My listening tastes lean towards classic rock, contemporary easy listening, and acoustic guitar music.

Has anyone had the chance to do a direct comparison? If so, what would you consider the strengths and weaknesses of each, and which did you prefer ? Also, how much of a step up would these be from my current Paradigm 20's?

I realize my current system will not allow me to take full advantage of what these speakers have to offer, but I have to start somewhere.

Thanks in advance.

Mike.
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ablang
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The NAD is plenty of amp for the Dynaudios, and I'd imagine for the ProAcs as well. I owned the Focus 140 with the NAD C325BEE, and the amp wasn't a problem--the Focus 140 is relatively easy to drive. I own the C372 now, and it's considerably better. It won't be a problem.

The Focus 140 is very smooth with a weighty bottom end, and I consider it a perfect rock speaker, though in my experience it lacked a little midrange transparency for acoustic music. I haven't heard the 1SC, but the other ProAcs I've heard have a few treble spikes that make them seem more "detailed" and "exciting" but get tiring. The Focus 140 is a low to no fatigue speaker.
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