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I have a classe fifteen amp and a coda amp 10. I also have the Parasound 2000 line stage preamp and the Parasound 2000 top load cd player and matching DAC.  I have been looking at sonus faber venere 2.5 Is this a good match, or is there better out there for about 3000 range?
cwright590
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twoleftears
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Joseph Audio

PMC

Vienna Acoustics

Dynaudio

ProAc

I heard a couple of the SF Venere's last year, and frankly--this is just my personal opinion--I thought them engineered down to sound big and technicolor for a "bargain" price.  SF has changed a lot over the years, and there are still big differences between their models.  I think you'd do better with any of the above-mentioned.

guppy
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I own the Joseph Audio Prisms and they are fantastic speakers. I prefer them to more expensive monitors I have owned in the past such as Harbeth 30.1s, and Peak Consult Princess monitors which are both excellent speakers, but the Prisms combination of dynamics, detail, soundstage and imaging provide a VERY musical and enjoyable  presentation. Jeff Joseph is one of the best speaker designers and he often doesn't get enough credit.
4425
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Put Revel 206's on your list. Trust an older audiophile that these greatly exceed their price class in refinement of sound coupled with great build and looks. 

cedargrover
255 posts
 
Have you considered the Vandersteen VLR?  An under the radar option that would pair well with dual subs and truly excels at imaging.
cwright590 OP
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Found a dealer here in memphis that deals in revel and have an apt to audition today thanks. I will let you know what i think
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