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I wanna rock -- with monitors on stands
I am currently running 2012 Reference 3A MM de Capo i's sitting on 26 inch four post Sound Anchors. My front end is a VPI Classic 3 with a Lyra Delos cartridge (a marriage made in heaven, by the way). I have a McIntosh C50 preamp and a McIntosh MC275 mk. 6 amp.
I listen almost exclusively to 70's and 80's rock, new wave, and punk. The Reference 3A's have been awesome. I much prefer them to the ProAc Response D2's I replaced. (Better imaging, more air, better bass, more efficient). Is there more of that? Can I trade up to even more air, imaging and bass? An even more lively sound? Floor standers are out the question. My budget for new used speakers cannot exceed $4500. Your thoughts appreciated.
I listen almost exclusively to 70's and 80's rock, new wave, and punk. The Reference 3A's have been awesome. I much prefer them to the ProAc Response D2's I replaced. (Better imaging, more air, better bass, more efficient). Is there more of that? Can I trade up to even more air, imaging and bass? An even more lively sound? Floor standers are out the question. My budget for new used speakers cannot exceed $4500. Your thoughts appreciated.
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Clock, Have you evef heard a pair of good dynaudio or totem monitors off say a good 250w/ch or more class d amp or equivalent? That would be something worth comparing perhaps. Amp + speakers together might fall in your price range. Active monitors might be another option. Dynaudio xeo wireless monitors would take that approach even a step further. |
If youre not wedded to your amplifier, I think that these could be a good fit for you and your wife. http://app.audiogon.com/listings/monitors-totem-mani-2-signature-mahogany-w-core-audio-stands-like-new-2013-03-06-speakers-06801 |
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