Boki,
You made right decision. The cherry finished VA's are gorgeous. I've seen them both side by side and the rosewood and thought the cherry the more attractive. There is nothing else like it available from anyone. I also think the new rosewood is a little too dark and lacking in red. Not as much contrast as the previous VA rosewood finish. If I were to buy a pair of VAs the cherry finish would be my choice without any hesitation.
My local told me a man and his wife came into the store some weeks ago and auditioned Sonus Faber, Paradigm, and VA. The wife asked her husband, "Do I get a vote?" The man said, "Absolutely." She said, "Buy the cherry ones. Then I'll let you move the stereo back in the living room."
I have no idea how VA makes such quality cabinets at those price points. The new SF Domus speakers actually look homely next to the VAs.
And how about the bass response you are getting from those small boxes? They so make beautiful music.
