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Help Me Get Out Of The Dark Ages

For 19 years I have been happily living with Dynaco A-50 speakers. Remember them - two-way with a 1.5" tweeter and two 10" aperodic drivers. Over the years there have been various electronics behind them. The end of 2001 I splurged with a Creek 5350SE integrated amp and a Rega Planet 2000 Cd player, as well as assorted combinations of Cardas cables. The result is that the A-50s sound better than they ever have. So what's the problem? I know there are a lot of good speakers out there that are more detailed with better imaging, sound stage, etc., but I really like the Dynaco sound -smooth, neutral and bassy. Can anyone that remembers the Dynaco sound recommend a speaker that is somewhat similar and that would work with the the Creek and the Rega. My price range is up to $3000 new. Any help would be appreciated
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hifiharv
351 posts
 
Try the Totem Forest. I liked my Dyna A-10's so much that they filled in for over a year after selling Magnepan MG 111A's before I settled on the Forests. Also, Totem's new Hawk looks very appealing for even less money. Believe it or not,The Forests are efficient and I am using them with tiny 15 watt tube mono amps.
jvia
195 posts
 
Wow, up to 3 grand to replace a pair of A50's! Geez, have you got tons to choose from. Was a great speaker in its day, and not bad today, still play with some(sadly in a way, more than just some) of the $500 and under stuff. I just looked at a pair down in GA, but did not buy. Look at Thiels or Vandersteens, Their easy to own and find, to live with and you have enough power. I consider them to be similar in sound and approach. Might look at the Merlin/Paradigm/PSB lines as well. Damn, I mean there is a ton, and I have just mentioned the better know stuff. You won't have to spend that 3k either unless you just want to, I am pretty sure 1k or so in todays speaker will outperform the Dynaco. Would like to have that assignment.
banksfriend
132 posts
 
My first choice would be Magnepans 1.6 for about 1500. Leaves plenty of cash for cables
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