Proac Response 2.5 vs D25

I don't necessarily think you have to limit yourself to a powerful amp for the 2.5s. I used to think that as well, but my recent experience with a high powered SET has changed that.

I've used a BAT VK200 on my 2.5s for almost two years and liked it a lot. A week ago, I received a 37wpc Bel Canto SET40 and its performance and control with the 2.5s is pretty damn amazing.

If you decide to get another pair 2.5s don't rule out a good push pull tube amp or even a lower powered SET.

It all depends on the economics. Used 2.5's are seriously cheap these days and for me at least the improvement the d25's offer is not worth the money to buy new. $5500 for new D25's? I think you can do better for $5500.

Hi Zosima- What do you think would beat the D25 at $5500 NEW? I have considered the Silverline Sonatina ($5k), Concident Super II ($6k) as i'd like to stay with the IT85 for the foreseeable future. The A'gon ads for R2.5s are still hovering around $2500 =/- and are not in mint condition.

I'm speaking here as a former 2.5 owner. It's a great speaker, no doubt. I recently heard the Dali Helicon 400 and thought it was mighty impressive at about $4K new.

I have listened quite extensively to the 2.5, the Silverline Sonata (not Sonatina) and the Coincident Super Eclipse III. Do yourself a favour and go for the Coincident. A friend of mine who has owned ProAc 3.0 and the Silverline Sonata is currently using the Supers and, in his room, the Supers are clearly the best. Have you ever noticed how few Supers come up for sale?