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Old 05-31-2017, 10:03 PM
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Default Recommended tube friendly bookshelf monitor

Still considering the next step. My main system in the LR, although far from audiophile, is fine for what I use it for. I don't do a lot of critical listening since, if I do, I can hear the outdated speakers, the old amp, the cheaper cables, etcetcetc. But we enjoy it because it does sound good, it looks nice, and it's convenient.

I am looking at retirement in the next year or so. We want to travel RV style and live on the road for a while. I do not relish that thought without decent audio. The Linn LP12 will probably stay at home and sources will be all digital streaming from hard drive or internet.

I have a tube amp and pre from Dennis Had. It makes anywhere from 6 to 12 WPC depending on power tubes. I generally prefer the low powered 6V6 power tubes with a 5R4 rectifier. I need speakers but they will need to be small and efficient. Not too small though and they must sound great. I have no aversion to buying used and have gotten some nice deals on audiogon and elsewhere.

Music is almost everything but polka and rap and pop. Budget is around 5 grand but the less I spend on speakers the more I can spend on the DAC and cables.

And reallyreally interested in first-hand experience. Thanks!!

eta: the wife said that they should look nice too:-)

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Old 05-31-2017, 11:20 PM
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Though not tube friendly, I'm enjoying some powered/active Dynaudio speakers in my office setup.

The simplicity of active speakers lends themselves to an RV setup.

Definitely check out the Dynaudio powered speakers as an option.
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Old 06-01-2017, 12:56 AM
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With that combo it sounds like you are in Omega Speaker territory.
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Old 06-01-2017, 01:38 AM
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Reference 3A Da Capo's

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Old 06-01-2017, 03:45 AM
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I have a tube amp and pre from Dennis Had. It makes anywhere from 6 to 12 WPC depending on power tubes. I generally prefer the low powered 6V6 power tubes with a 5R4 rectifier. I need speakers but they will need to be small and efficient. Not too small though and they must sound great. I have no aversion to buying used and have gotten some nice deals on audiogon and elsewhere.
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And reallyreally interested in first-hand experience. Thanks!!

eta: the wife said that they should look nice too:-)
I am using both ProAc stand mounted monitors and vintage ADS (520/710) with my Inspire amp and the combinations have been very musical abd satisfying.
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Old 06-01-2017, 06:27 AM
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Reference 3A Da Capo's

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Funny you mention those. I'm watching a pair on agon now. At that price I could add a small sub

I do find it a bit odd that no one mentions Harbeth. They are revered by reviewers and are said to play well with flea watt amps despite their low efficiency. I do like the look of the P3ESR.

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^^^

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Harb's!!!

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Or These??....

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Old 06-01-2017, 07:28 AM
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[QUOTE=GeAllan70;849533]Or These??.... /QUOTE]

or these what???? Looks like Dynaudio??
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sry....


Linky here.... https://www.whathifi.com/news/dynaud...tereo-speakers
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