Peak Consult Zoltan vs Sonus faber Amati Annivers

Thers is only one way to decide. Your ears. Never ever buy a speaker without hearing it. Its insane to do so.

Oh, Oh, I do, I do!
We used the Empress at the CES and heard the Zoltan with that crazy turntable, we were very impressed with these speakers, the timber was one of the things that really took our hearts.

And I am damn jealous of your predicament!
Allan

I have been very impressed with the stand-mounted Peak Consult speakers I have listened to at some length at my dealer's; they get the midrange right, not something I can say about all speakers, and overall are among the best I've heard. That said, Mapleleafs3 is correct, particularly at the prices you are talking about, a personal audition is mandatory, as each speaker has a character that may or may not appeal to you, no matter how good I or someone else thinks it is.