smbmetal said:
That's pretty much my plan. I already have a Yamaha AV amp (RX765) and will be plugging everything into that for now while I remove/sell my Rotels.
I was just interested out of the two pacakages which might be better with rock music. At the moment and from your opinion it sounds like the Dali's. I will of course be demoing both and a probably listen to a "dealer recommendation".
Whilst you will get some recommendations as to which others feel suits specific types of music, we are all different. Someone might say the MAs are better for rock, but if you heard the two packages, you may feel differently. I have a specific type of sound in my head as to how I prefer my music to sound, but for me to convey that to you depends on how I describe it and you interpret that description. If we passed that round a circle of five people's descriptions and interpretations, the end result would probably be completely different to the preferences of the first person in that chain.
I would book a demo, using the amplifier you intend to own, and try both speakers out with the music you prefer, and any other genres if you need to. Get a feel for how they both sound first hand, and decide which
you prefer. I know that's not much help and doesn't answer your specific question, but it's a better answer than me just stating one of those two manufacturers, as if I did, it would just be stating my preference with that type of music.
It may also be worth trying two other alternatives. I say two, as if you asked for one alternative, you'll either get to hear a genuinely better alternative based on the salesman's experience, or an alternative which is just something the store is trying to shift or makes the most money out of (depending where you choose). Or you can just keep it simple and not bother asking for any alternatives