Wanting to narrow the field for compatible speakers


I've lived for a decade or more with Wilson's Sophia 3's, driven by VAC Phi 300 and Shindo Giscours preamp. Cables are Purist Dominus.  Listening room is 15x28. I listen to classical vinyl and, digital through a Moon 780 DAC.

It's time to change out the Wilsons for something equally as compatible.  Range $15K - $20K.

Any one have a similar system with speakers you really  like ?

thanks,
Dr_John 
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I did the same thing last year. I had a pair of Wilson Sophia's and I decided to get a pair of Focal Sopra 3's.

I know Wilson speakers are supposed to be very musical but for me they just seemed a little slow and not very resolving. The Sopra's are the exact opposite. They are very quick, they are extremely resolving and their mid-range is just phenomenal.

Before I bought the Focals, I listened to a whole bunch of different speakers everything from far more expensive Wilson audio speakers to Legacy audio.

When I listen to music now I actually hear everything... I missed so much detail for this last decade plus.
Sure Mr Rebennack, forget about archaic dynamic drivers and leave crossovers behind. Get Sound Labs 545's
(Note to Erik: Avoid. Silence is more than golden...;)  Let the bait dangle.)