Hello...and Merry Christmas

Seriously considering the Sierra Towers (with the ribbon tweeter). I've exchanged a few emails with Dave, who has been very responsive.

Was thinking about the Sierra 2s (and similar speakers from KEF, B&W, Ryan, Revel, Sonus Fabre, and Focal), as I thought that good stand-mounted speakers (with the appropriate sub) would be most appropriate (and pass muster with my wife). But after listening to the Focal 936 speakers, I think that a good full-sized tower might be better (perhaps also with a sub at some point).

I had a chance to listen to the Focal and compare it with similar speakers from B&W and Golden Ear -- Focal clearly won that shoot out. I am thinking strongly about ordering the Sierra Towers and then bringing them to local hi-end stores that carry the speakers listed above. To be honest, I'm hoping that the Sierra Towers are the winners, but I will listen with open ears.

This is for a stereo-only setup, replacing 30-year old B&W DM1800s (which have served well over the years). My home theater is entirely separate. I will be powering this with a pair of Parasound power amplifiers that will be run in mono mode (giving about 90 watts per channel).

I have my Apt Holman pre-amp (a golden oldie that was great then and is still fabulous). Various analogue and digital inputs (with appropriate DACs) will be used to provide music.

I will likely order the Sierra Towers next week. Can't wait to hear them!

Looking forward to some good discussions here.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
david

Looking forward to your thoughts on the towers. Were a bit out of my budget at time of purchase, but quite happy with my Sierra 2's.

I was fortunate enough to demo live, very shortly after an extended audition of a set of 1st generation Revel Ultima Gems. The Sierras compared quite favorably to the Gems.

RAAL Towers are now ordered and hopefully I will receive them next Friday...looking forward to setting them up and listening!

I think you'll be very happy with the Sierra Towers. The S2 are superb bookshelf speakers, but there's good reason why the towers cost more.