replacing Dunlavy SC-IV's


Hi folks, I've lived for 7 years now with a pair of Dunlavy SC-IV's, which are admirable speakers by the way. Now I'm looking for other speakers (better ones). Are there better speakers than these Dunlavies (maybe SC-IVA of SC-V) for a reasonable price ($15,000 would be my limit). My set: CEC TL-0 CD-transport, Bel Canto DAC 1.1, Accuphase amplification and Dunlavy SC-IV's. What do you think of Genesis or JM Lab (Utopia)?

Regards,
Dazzdax
dazzdax

Showing 1 response by hank

Hi Dazzdax,

About a year ago I narrowed my speaker choices to the Dunlay SC-IV/A and the Vienna Acoustics Mahler. I auditioned both of them several times, listening to the same music. I chose the Mahlers and never looked back.
They sound wonderful are much smaller and look much better. They sound very natural top to bottom and have all the bass you would ever need. The soundstage is very wide and deep with excellent imaging and great detail. My CD source is the Meridian 588, preamp is Jeff Rowland Synergy IIi, amps are the Classe' CAM 350 monoblocs.
It gave me what I liked about the Dunlavy sound but more liquid, detailed and musical.
Remember that Dunlavy is out of business, so be careful. Getting service could be more complex.
Good luck.