Gold vs Silver vs White...

[Snoopy8]

I’m not saying that a pair of gold would not have been superior, but the fact that he also have several pairs of gold, silvers and white and decided to use Reactors in his living room is quite interesting and telling.

Thank you for your thoughts. I think the fair way to describe the Reactor 900 stereo pair is that they are excellent and suitable for most people, value for money. For people who are expecting the best and want to listen to all the details, then a pair of Phantom Golds is the way to go, but at double the cost. 

I've spent time reading what you sent me and people comparing 900s versus Phantoms and even if I am willing to accept they sound as good I just don't wont to buy a 1.000€ speaker without one dedicated mid driver.
Maybe I'm dumb (surely).
But that being said I prefer buying one Classic then a second one for stereo and paying 1.2k€ more.
I love the form-factor of the Phantom and I want a big speaker because it will be part of my flat decoration (I plan to buy a stand for each one).

And maybe when I'll be ready to buy a second one Dialog won't be necessary anymore !

So the question still is...

Do I buy one Classic or one Gold.

Suggest you listen to a pair of Reactor 900 and judge with your ears whether you can hear the missing mid driver?  

Yes, please put them on stands to get the best out of them.  And it does not have to be Devialet stands (am using Triangle).  The rumour is that the new App will come out in mid Nov, which removes need for Dialog for stereo pairing.

I have not listened to the Reactors but did compare the Silver and Gold.  I prefer the Golds which replaced a more expensive music system with many components and complicated setup.  I knew the type of sound I wanted, with lots of detail and a wide sound stage, which the Golds delivered. I was also able to fund the Golds by selling my old system.

If I was starting a new system now, I would have found it very difficult to justify a pair of Golds. I would not buy one at a time, because I would not be able to enjoy stereo music.  It is strange that I am suggesting the Reactor 900 when I have not listened to them but I am a value for money person.  

But if your heart is set on the Premium range, then go for it.  You posted earlier that "But we have one life right".  Might as well enjoy it to the maximum.