Thank you all for the replies.
Bart, more than I likely I would purchase these new. Unless I miraculously come across a mint pair in my neck of the woods, and the price is right.
Cyril, my dealer does not currently have a pair in stock. He would have to order them for me. He's been in my room several times and he also thinks they will work. He believes the wider cabinet will help with side reflections as well. I will try and message Bill as well, and ask for his advise.
Larevoj, there is no way I could afford the Strads, much as I love them, and I think they would definitely be too big. If I understand correctly, the original Elipsas were developed by Cesare Bevilacqua, with input from Serblin. The Elipsa SE was brought to market long after Serblin had sold the company, but it has the same tweeter as the Strad and an upgraded crossover. It is, in essence, a "mini" Strad, as they always call it.