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Old 02-02-2015, 12:04 AM
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Default New House / New System: Sasha 2 vs. Sasha 1

Hi all,
I’m going through the typical audiophile angst / analysis paralysis trying to decide my next move for my system. That said, I think I’m almost there, but would like some input.
I have moved from a small room with 8ft ceilings to a very large room that is 20ft wide and at least 34 ft long (open plan) with 10ft ceilings…… and my current system doesn't suite the large room.
I have been and listened to a bunch of speakers; Sasha 2, SS-AR1, Amati Futura, S5, S3 and a range of electronics from Mc452, Constellation, Sim Audio W7 and the Devialet D200 (this I auditioned at home).
Other background; My music taste is mostly indie / rock / alternative with some jazz and very little classical (it’s my wife’s).
So far the speaker I have liked the best has been the Sasha 2 – the right mix of musicality and a little more detail without being forward or too analytical. However, the Sasha 2 is a little more than I want to spend and I’m told the Sasha 1 is pretty close. My preferred electronics so far is the Devialet D200. Largely based on cost but also performance. I love my current Sim P7 Pre and its phono stage that runs off a 12v DC output from the Pre (sounds a lot better with DC feed). But my amp (Pass XA30.5) will need upgrading to drive bigger speakers in a bigger room and my dac has long been on my upgrade radar. I’ve been shocked at how well the Devialet can drive the Sasha 2 and have been told it’ll do the same with the Sasha 1.
I’ve not auditioned the Sasha 1 as it is not easy and it’ll be in a different room with different electronics (and the dealers rooms are typically heavily treated). So I’d like some “real world” opinions (if that’s the right way of putting it). So anyone who has had Sasha 1 and moved to Sasha 2, or just owned Sasha 1, please let me know what I might expect.
Likewise, I still have angst about selling off my electronics for the Devialet, but the wife is thrilled by the prospect. That’s probably a subject for another thread, once the speaker decision has been made.
Any advice or handholding welcomed.
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