Which speakers for top notch system

W/P 7's. I have listened to the Revel Salons and Studios and they sound lifeless in comparison.

If you have the room and scratch for them, the Dynaudio Temptations would be worth an audition, very compatible with your equipment.

The Lamm M2.1 will put out nearly 400W with the high-impedance tap at 8 ohms. I don't think power is a problem with a Lamm amplifier.

I would check out the Sonus Faber Amati too. I feel the Wilson's are too cold - especially the Sophias. I heard the Dynaudio C4 in Finland last week and was amazed at its performance capability. Haven't heard the Eidolon yet but want to.

Wvick, do you own the W/P 7s, if so what kind of setup are you running? What was the rest of the setup that you audition the Salons with? I have audition the W/P 5, 6, and 7. I really tried to like them, as I like the aesthetics. The only spectrum that has improved in the 7 is in the bass, and it's still not as clean/fast as say the Avalon Eidolon and Revel Salon . The mid is still not as clean as other speakers in it's price range, the highs are still very bright, just as all Watt/Puppies I listen to are. They might impress in an audition with exagerate details. But in long term listening, they are very fatiguing.

I see you are getting lots of advice, much of it contradictory though, so here is a practical suggestion:

You should tell us where you live (approximately).
Then ask for any Audiogoners (Is that a word?) who would not mind letting you listen to there systems, which have the speakers you are interested in, and who happen to live within a couple of driving hours of your residence.
I know most Audiogoners (there is that word again!) usually don't mind showing off their systems. (Especially if the guest brings along a nice bottle of wine, or a nice 6 pack of beer, import or microbrews only. No Bud or Coors thank you very much!) You could even bring along your cd player to hook up to see what you think, as that is a easy hook up.

Just a thought! Good Luck in your search!