If they speakers you are looking for were used with quality equipment and not abused then they are perfectly fine. I still own speakers from the late 70's that are in as new condition and play that way too. Since foam speaker surrounds went away speakers are good for decades. As to when they were discontinued contact SF or Sumiko and ask then but Jeff at Tone Audio reviewed a pair about four years ago. You can also join Audio Aficionado and ask there as that's where most of the SF frequent.
Magico A3 vs. Focal Kanta 2
I have around 10k to play with for a new set of speakers.
My current equipment: MC452 C2600 MCD550 Vienna Acoustics Mozart grand speakers, REL S5.
My options include Magico A3, Focal Kanta 2 or used Sonus Faber Elipsa SE for around 10K. These choices are based on on aesthetics (approved by wife) and reviews, I have not heard any of them yet. I am not willing to change my amp/pre. My choice of music is 95% classical (symphony, solo piano, piano concertos) about 5% Jazz. Auditioning speakers would probably not be possible. I need to make a decision based purely on expert recommendation. If there are any other speakers in this price range with similar attributes I may also consider, but I would prefer to pick one from above. Also, would any of the above give a massive improvement in sound reproduction? Is SF Elipsa outdated when compared to current Focal and Magico? Thanks.
My current equipment: MC452 C2600 MCD550 Vienna Acoustics Mozart grand speakers, REL S5.
My options include Magico A3, Focal Kanta 2 or used Sonus Faber Elipsa SE for around 10K. These choices are based on on aesthetics (approved by wife) and reviews, I have not heard any of them yet. I am not willing to change my amp/pre. My choice of music is 95% classical (symphony, solo piano, piano concertos) about 5% Jazz. Auditioning speakers would probably not be possible. I need to make a decision based purely on expert recommendation. If there are any other speakers in this price range with similar attributes I may also consider, but I would prefer to pick one from above. Also, would any of the above give a massive improvement in sound reproduction? Is SF Elipsa outdated when compared to current Focal and Magico? Thanks.
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