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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 I don't do a lot of critical listening since, if I do, I can hear the outdated speakers, the old amp, the cheaper cables, etcetcetc.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:-) Last edited by richamor; 05-31-2017 at 10:09 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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With that combo it sounds like you are in Omega Speaker territory.
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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. Last edited by richamor; 06-01-2017 at 06:34 AM. |
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^^^
+1 Harb's!!!
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Or These??....
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[QUOTE=GeAllan70;849533]Or These??.... /QUOTE]
or these what???? Looks like Dynaudio?? |
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