Reference 3a vrs Focus Audio

Thank Panderso,

I knew these speakers would be very close. Having not heard both side by side (or 3A'a at all), I imagine that it is all in trade offs.
I do like the look of the 688's but I do like the cost on the 3A. I image that both speakers would be more than satisfing, and there really is no wrong choice as neither speaker is clearly better than the other.

The dulcets do have a very attractive price, are they are a very good speaker from what I have read and heard from people.

I should also note that I can not afford to buy anything, anytime soon. It's just nice to know what people think.

I am trying to think long term and have a goal in mind (and cost).

Thanks
Nick

Thanks Phil for the advice.

You have given me some before and I appriciate it. Currently my amp is a Blue Circle CS. I just got it and it is breaking in. I am loving it.

It has preouts. So over the next few years I am going to work towards a poweramp (BC22 or 24 - not sure which yet but thinking 24) and use the CS preouts then replace it with a 21.1 pre.

It would be nice if I did not have have to replace my speakers again (at least for a long while), and I would like some that would last me well into my next few rounds of upgrading.

Like I said, I can't not afford anything now, but I would like to have a goal to work towards in the future.

Thanks
Nick