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What can come after Apogee Divas?

I have just moved from Europe to the US and had to leave my Apogee Divas behind that gave me so much pleasure for years (with active cross-over, run with 2 Krell Stereo amplifiers). I always liked the huge sound stage and clarity of these electrostats. I listen mostly to classical 2-channel music, but run a 10-foot screen 5.1 movie system with these speakers as 'mains' as well. Where should I go from here? Dynaudio Evidence temptation? Quad ESL-63? Martin Logan Prodigy? Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy? Krell LAT-1? JMLab Utopia? What is likely to give a similar performance to Divas in a large media room?
rogerwalk

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rebank
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I would find another pair of Divas. Spares are not an issue!!!
See

http://www.apogeespeakers.totalserve.co.uk/

for info on spare parts. I run mine with their active crossover (DAX), with Rowland 7 and Goldmund 9 amps.
I also have another setup with Atma-Sphere MA2 OTLs on Sound Lab A1 (and, occasionally, Stax F81). All these systems sound differently, and I cannot give a nod to one or another. Quads or ML (had both, but not the Statements) are not in the same league. Stacked Quads - may be closer.

Since performance in a video system is of a concern, I would either buy another pair of Divas, or, if budget is not an issue, consider aforementioned MG-20, Utopia, Krells or Sound Lab (U1 or A1).
Please tell us some day what you have bought and how it worked out.
Edward
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