choice VA Haydn Grand or Dynaudio Focus 110??

I was in a very similar situation to yours recently. I have Musical Fidelity a3.2 integrated and a3.2 cd player. I was looking for a speaker upgrade. I first listened to the VA Haydn Grands. I then listened to the Dynaudio Focus line. The Haydn's have a very beautiful veneer and finish. They have a smooth and inviting sound. The Focus line may not have quite as nice a finish but aren't too far behind. However, they are a very nice looking speaker. I think their drivers, particularly their tweeter, are superior. I think the same could be said for their crossovers. To my ears they have greater detail and imaging.
Last Saturday I went one step up and bought the focus 140's with matching stands. They should be delivered early this coming week.
The 110's are about $300.00 more than the Haydn's. Both are definitely worth a listen before you decide.

Valinar,

So I guess you feel the Focus 110's will have much more
detail than the Haydns?

Hi... just checked...actually the price difference between
the 110's and the Haydns is only $105.00, with the Haydns
retailing for 1295.00 and the 110s for 1400.00.

Since its very difficult to find a shop that carries both
VA and Dynaudio, there is no way to do a A-B comparison.
So, I found a shop in Phila. PA called David Lewis Audio
that carries Dynaudio, Proac, Sonus Faber. I plan on heading
out there on Monday to audition the 110's....about 45 mins
from me in Princeton, NJ.
I will let you know what I think.