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Speaker upgrade...

Thinking the upgrade(wanting to try something different) bug has bitten me, and I'm wanting to try some different speakers. I'm currently using Dunlavy SC4's which I'm perfectly happy with and have no issue with and could continue to live with for many more years. So this isn't a I don't like what I have post but more of a would these speakers be an improvement over my current speakers. I'm looking at BW N801 and Avalon Radian HC speakers.

Has anyone spent time with the above mentioned speakers who could chime in with what their thoughts are?
2channeljunkie

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2channeljunkie OP
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Yes I love them and wanted opinions on the other 2 that had caught my eye. But didn't want to be disappointed if the BW's or Avalon's are not better than the Dunlavy
2channeljunkie OP
99 posts
 
Thanks for all the replies. I can get the Avalon's local for 2300 and the BW for 3200 plus shipping. 
2channeljunkie OP
99 posts
 
That's my biggest fear is ending up with a speaker so detailed the listener bores quickly. The Dunlavys can play for hours and be non fatiguing
2channeljunkie OP
99 posts
 
I agree upgrading speakers can be tricky. I only thought about it as a local audiophile who introduced me to truly hi end had a set of Avalon HC that he would sell me for 2300 He himself said that he couldn't say in his opinion if they would be better than the Dunlavys which he also sold me. 
2channeljunkie OP
99 posts
 
I'm currently powering the Dunlavys with a McIntosh MC2500 that's been completely rebuilt by audioclassics. I know some hate and others love MAC gear. I grew in a house with MAC and while I agree others may sound better but MAC has been the only electronics that I can turn on and play for 8 plus hrs. And never get tired of hearing. Also I've been burnt with other brands that when I had issues I wasn't able to get fixed/repaired locally. 
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