Dynaudio Confidence 30 vs. Focal Sopra 2


Considering an upgrade. Cost is similar. I'm running a Luxman L-509x amp and Cardas clear cabling. CD/dac is Luxman D-03x. My current speakers are 60i Dyns. They're great but I'm not in love. Could also consider the 802 D3 B&W but my dealer doesn't carry those and I want to work a trade. Looking for clarity. I want a piano to sound like a piano and violin to sound like it is made of wood. The 60i Dyns are great for Metallica, but I think there are better performers for classical. Thank you for your thoughts.
jrbirdman333
The Focals with Luxman ought to sound a bit more natural but there is a risk that you will move a little too forward.  The Focals are a brighter speaker and Luxman gear should tame it but it will depend on the room.  

The Dyn's are less forward than the Focals so the net might sound a little sweet and a little less accurate.  I assume you are finding the Dyn's a bit too warm.  

Vivid Kaya 45s I think would be spot on tonally where you want to be.  If you are willing to consider Sopra 2s I would think the Vivids would not be that odd looking.  They are  bigger sounding speaker than you would think and technologically are very advanced in terms of cabinet and build.  

Magico's S1 MKii should tonally be spot on for what you are looking for, pair perfectly with Luxman and should sound extremely natural.  

The B&Ws would be a good choice.  Luxman should land you in just about the right place tonally and I think they should be a brilliant match.

I am a Focal and Vivid dealer.  I have no affiliation with Dyn, Magico or B&W.  Lots of people take trade so you ought to be able to get a deal together with a trade for any speaker you are looking at.  
Thanks for the detailed response, verdantaudio. The problem I always run into is that the gear sounds different in the store compared to home. Those Magico A5s look good too.
That I understand.  Every element of the audio chain matters in addition to your room.  I had a customer who has a pair of Magico A3s.  Sent him an amp which I had heard with them and it was too warm because he was pairing it with a very warm DAC.  

What market are you in?  What else can you tell us about the balance of the equipment in the rig and your room?
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