buying decision? B W/ Vienna Acoustics?


I'm planning on upgrading my speakers shortly. I currently have a pair of B&W P6s with Classe amp/Rega cd player. Sounds great now, listen exclusively to music, no home theater(classical, jazz, female vocals, classic rock). I've been planning on spending between 2 and 4 grand either new or used, would prefer better speaker used. I've checked out B&W Matrix 802 III and Vienna Acoustics Beethovens. Seriously impressed with the V.A., but have listened to outstanding Sonus Faber models too. Any opinions would be appreciated!!!!!!
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What is the rest of your system? I know your speakers well and they will perform great with amplification much better than what people usually spend on a $1800 speaker. If you like the P6 and you're using a more budget-end amplifier and pre-amplifier to power them, first try to demo better electronics with them. You might be surprized. The P Series have the same drivers (bass, mid, tweeter) as the Matrix series. The other speakers you're are considering are very fine.
In your price range new, I would suggest the Audio Physic Tempo III ($3000) or the Von Schweikert VR3.5 ($3500). Used, you can't beat the ProAc Response 2.5 ($3500 pair on Audiogon now, $4500-5500 new depending on finish). Audio Nexus in Summit, NJ (Jeff and Ken -great guys- 908-277-0333) have a demo pair of the A.P. Tempo 3's that look and sound great for closer to $2,000. If I was ready to upgrade...