Sonus Faber Stradivari


I would like to hear from those who have owned (or at least heard) the Sonus Faber Stradivari and Revel Salon 2's (my current speakers). I know they are completely different speakers, but I have an opportunity to buy a nice used pair of Strads, but I continually see people selling them for various reasons (I understand the upgrade bug better than anyone!), but I'm wondering if there is something about the Strads I don't know (i.e. people grow tired of the Strad sound, they can't play loud, they don't do X....whatever?).

Associated equipment: I have two sets of monoblocks - McIntosh 2301's and 1.2kws.

Do I sell the Salon 2's and grab the Strads or hold on to the Salon 2's? I'm curious because I see those who flip speakers a lot, end up searching for uncolored/neutral speakers (which I now have). That's why I wonder if some become tired of the Strad sound and would I?
mbovaird

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Thanks Larry. I agree. I'm also looking at the Focal Maestros. My dealer called me last night with a deal that is almost too good to pass up. I'm going to go have a listen to them. He also sells DynAudio and some other things, so I think in that price range, there are a boat load of options. What I need is to find a high efficiency speaker - like the Strads or Focal Maestros - to go with my 2301's.

Mike
Thanks everyone! I'm leaning toward the Strads right now. Just have to sell some other things first!