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Upgrade from Revel 228be?

I am currently running Revel 228be's with a single Rythmik sub, and recently changed to all Pass electronics: XP27 phono-pre, XP32 line-pre, and X260.8 monos. My SQ is very good, and the Revels have few weaknesses, but I'm considering a step up to a more refined speaker with a more inert cabinet.

Are there any Revel 228be owners out there who have made a successful upgrade? My budget is $15k-$25k, used (likely). I listen to pretty much everything but the emphasis is on Blue Note jazz, fusion, Zappa. I like percussive, instrumental music, so I need something that can handle the thump.

On my list so far are Rockport Atria II, TAD E1tx, a Magico or Borresen possibly, etc.

Thoughts, suggestions? 

willyht

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helomech
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I have had some extensive auditions of the 228Bes. To my ears, even the similarly priced Børresen X3s are considerably superior. 

The cabinet noise was my biggest complaint with the entire Revel Performa/Be floorstander lineup. 
 

You might do well to add Joseph Audio and Acora to your list of contenders. The Acoras have exceptionally inert cabinets. 

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