Sonus Faber Elipsa SE

Having been an audiophile for over 50 years, it is time to downsize my system. So, I have my beautiful Sonus Faber Elipsa SE loudspeakers in graphite for sale. I purchased them from an authorized dealer just over 2 years ago. I am the second owner with first owner only using them in a vacation home. They are listed as an 8 only because I am the second owner.  Their condition is more like 9-10. They are in near perfect condition with the exception of some marks on the bottom underside where the stand plates attach. Of course these few marks are not visible since they are on the bottom of the speaker where it sits on the floor. I have boxes, clothe covers, owner's manual, and all other ancillary materials including spikes and cups for wood floors. Please see the review in Tone publications:

The pictures do not do justice to the mirror like finish of these speakers. They have been carefully taken care of and sound just as beautiful as they look. These are the little brother of the Stradivarius and are considered to be better sounding than the current high end Sonus Faber models. I believe these and the Strads to be the most beautiful speakers that Sonus Faber has ever made. The wife acceptance factor is very high.

I would like to sell them locally or will deliver them within 250 miles of the DFW area. I would be willing to drive even farther if you are located in an area where we might spend a couple of vacation days, such as Colorado. You also can double your distance by meeting me between your house and mine. If you do not have a large enough vehicle to accommodate the large boxes, a minivan can be rented for a day for very little money. Shipping safely requires a large pallet which I do not have.
"If you want a perfect fusion of acoustic purity and aesthetic beauty, these are the speakers you’ve been waiting for."
Please contact me with any questions. Thanks for looking.

Excerpts from Tone Audio:

Cueing up Chicago’s “While the City Sleeps” from Chicago V (via the 24/192 HDtracks file) immediately shows off the refined high end of the Elipsa SEs, as the high hat shimmers slightly to the left of the sound stage with seemingly endless decay. The instant the horns enter the mix with full force it’s clear that these speakers have dynamics to spare. Giving the volume control a major push to the right—reaching near-insane levels—the Elipsa SEs do not lose their composure: The enormous three-dimensional sound stage remains large and focused.
Slowing the pace somewhat with the title track of Herbie Hancock’s Maiden Voyage (also available as a 24/192 download from HDtracks) portrays an even larger soundstage—now the Elipsa SEs completely disappear in the room, as the drums linger to the left of centerstage, with Freddie Hubbard blasting out on trumpet at the far left, and Hancock’s piano diffusely rendered as it moves gently up and back from center stage.

Sonus Faber’s elliptic enclosure design results in what they call “Virtual 2pi radiation,” which also does a fantastic job disguising the mass of the speaker in such a svelte cabinet, resulting in a high performance speaker that is easy to set up in your room.

Even casual placement results in a wide and deep soundstage. However, a bit of extra attention to the rake angle of the Elipsas allows them to achieve their maximum performance when set to perfection. The resulting time alignment of the drivers adds to the coherence and the speakers literally disappear in the room.
If you want a perfect fusion of acoustic purity and aesthetic beauty, these are the speakers you’ve been waiting for.

Please see the entire review.