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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...forgot to add that my room is 26 x 15, with 7-foot ceilings, and my listening position is mid-room. Speakers are well out into the room. In short, I don't need a pair of monsters. The Revel 228be profile is pretty close to what I need.

Anyone familiar with the Rockport Atria II's? Will they play with similar scale to the Revel 228be?

I have read great things about the Salon 2's but am somewhat concerned about service/parts if they're discontinued.