Tube Friendly Speakers - Down to 30Hz - $3000?

Yes indeed Tvad. But I'll tell you what I noticed as well: I travel all over the place and in nearly all cases, there were never as many hi-fi shops in the cities as in little towns. I have two shops in my (very) rural area that cover like 20 brands, from JM Lab to Totem to Cayin and YBA. Pretty crazy huh? I suppose that doesn't help you but I always found it interesting so I thought I would bring it up. New York does seem to be an exception however, but then again, it always is.

09-05-06: Aball
Yes indeed Tvad. But I'll tell you what I noticed as well: I travel all over the place and in nearly all cases, there were never as many hi-fi shops in the cities as in little towns.

I should add that when I speak of Los Angeles, I am including a 50 mile radius, which encompasses many towns in the surrounding area.

Anyone have any experience with Klipsch RF-83 (100db, 8 ohm, 29Hz-21Khz...$2500 retail)?

The RF35's and the RF3's were excellent especially after upgrading crossovers in them.. These should be in the same family so proabably nice. I am sure Klipsch dealers should not be too difficult to locate and get a demo or even take them home for 30 days.

Tvad, interesting post as always and great to see the responses: My guess would have been Merlin and Silverline on any shortlist. Another speaker line, which has not been mentioned yet, is Soliloquy. They are out of business, but you got to be able to find a used pair of 6.3 somewhere in California :). The Sols would have been my first affodable choice.

Also, I know you ruled out the Zu (a single driver speaker) but Cain & Cain might be another joice (dealer in LA). I did prefer my Abby's to the Zu so far. The Walla Walla Wall of Sound might be interesting (very wide speaker though).

Good luck!

Rene