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Speaker match for Simaudio W8/P8

I know speakers are very dependent on personal taste, but I'm looking to upgrade my speakers and would appreciate some advice from fellow agoners. My amp/preamp is the Simaudio W8/P8 (250W ss stereo amp). Current speakers are Dali Mentor 8s. I'm open to buying new or used, 15K or so price range. Considering Dali euphonia MS4/5, Sonus Faber Elipsa, Von Schweikert VR5 anniversary, Wilson Sophia 3/Sasha (a bit of a reach), Dynaudio Confidence C4. (Dynaudio seems to be paired with Sim at audio shows) or Eggleston Andra3
Room is about 22x18 with listening area 2/3rd of space, source currently is esoteric DV60. Please let me know what you guys think, and any other speakers I should consider. Thanks
dserota17
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tomcy6
2,597 posts
 
I like Dalis. I think they add the touch of warmth or richness that might go well with the Sim gear. What type of sound are you hoping to get?
dserota17 OP
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Rich and dynamic. I want a large soundstage. I currently have Dali mentor 8s and have considered moving up in the Dali line to euphonias, I just think that the ms5 will be too big for my room, and I am not sure what I will give up in low bass performance with the ms4. Also not sure how
much of an upgrade the ms4 will actually be over the mentor 8.
level8skier
20 posts
 
I have a Simaudio W-7 with Dynaudio C1s, currently choosing between ARC Ref 5 and P-7 to match, and also looking at SF Elipsas. The great thing is, they're still on sale ($15,800).

I'm going to the Montreal show to listen to the Amati Futuras before making up my mind. And still dreaming about the !3s I heard at CES. The nice thing about SF -- they sound great with Simaudio. If you want more accuracy and less soul, and have a large room, I'd look at Dynaudio C4s too.
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kclone
680 posts
 
oohh, I would try the VSA VR 5 Anniversary. I used to own the Dali Euphonia MS 4s. Great speaker, I did not try it with Sim though so sorry on that. I have owned the W-7 and the W-3. I primarily used the Monitor Audio GS 60s with them.
arkio
74 posts
 
I second the VSA VR5 ann. My Sim W8 just makes those speakers sound incredible. I have paired Sim with VSA on numerous occasions very successfully.
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