Best speakers for Classical music under 10k used


I currently have an upgraded pair of Thiel 2.3's that I have been happy with but am now ready to upgrade. I plan on listening to the Thiel 7.2 and the Wilson Sophias. I was wondering what others I should seach out? For 'classical' music only - big orchestra to solo instrument
hstokar
I own the Nova Utopias which are fabulous, however, I just heard the Zingali 115 and they are spellbinding. Properly setup, I think they are one of the best speakers I have ever heard, at any price. There is a pair on Audiogon currently for under 10K, though I am not sure they are the most current version or not.
Although I have only a modest classical music collection, and am more focused on female vocalist music moreso than classical, I did attend CES 2005 and listened for days to many many speakers.

Although under 10,000 new, I thought that the Silverline Sonata 3s were very very impressive, even alongside speakers much more expensive than their list price of 7200 a pair.

I'd at least recommend a listen with your favorite classical music to see what you might think...
Zu Definition, $9,000/pr new. 101 db/w/m efficient, 300 watts power handling, 16hz - 20,000hz response. This speaker, and its little brother, the Druid, got me listening to classical music on a stereo again. Tonal accuracy is excellent, dynamic behavior can telegraph a full orchestra, yet solo presentation is nuanced, delicate, intimate, expressive and real. Honestly, I couldn't suggest another speaker under $10K new or used that can approach it, let alone equal it, for your application.

http://www.zucable.com

Phil
Thanks for all these great responses. I'm leaning toward the Thiel 7.2's as I've lived with the 2.3 for some years. Need to try many of your suggestions out. So far I have only listened to the Maggies 20.1 and Revel Salon. Neither worked for me. It is also rather frustrating as several of the suggestions above are not to be found in the NYC stores.
New update. Forget the Thiels. Have listened to many thus far. The Kharma line is OUTSTANDING (if pricey). Many more to listen to....