+1 on the LS3/5a... had an 11ohm set of Rogers from the mid 80s and just loved them. Wish I still had them... playing a set of Equation "7" these days that are just incredible in my kit. Listen late night in a dead quiet room and paired with a Cary tube amp and Manley Shrimp tube pre they are incredible. Won't find much on the web and the distributor in Canada, Mutine, got beat up pretty good on here a while back but they are special. All hand made in Belgium with the finest components and internal wiring. Had no idea what to expect other then they mated well with
low powered tube gear. The "7" were the bottom end of their line and retailed for $3K in '05. Said to be perfect symetry between Equation speakers and Audiomat electronics; the Arpege integrated specifically. Have heard the Audiomat gears and sadly never got the chance to pair them togther. Anyway, fabulous at low volume - everything's there full and robust. A real treat if you can come across a set. Maybe $13-$1500 depending on condition; worth every penny.
low powered tube gear. The "7" were the bottom end of their line and retailed for $3K in '05. Said to be perfect symetry between Equation speakers and Audiomat electronics; the Arpege integrated specifically. Have heard the Audiomat gears and sadly never got the chance to pair them togther. Anyway, fabulous at low volume - everything's there full and robust. A real treat if you can come across a set. Maybe $13-$1500 depending on condition; worth every penny.