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Speaker dilema

Ok, I now have a CARY CAI-1 Integrated. A nice CD player and turntable (i'm mainly an analog guy). I still need some direction with speakers. My room is 16x25. I originally was thinking about 2 way monitors but now considering full range floorstanders. I'll be listening to jazz and classic to alternative rock...no heavy metal here so don't need bone crushing bass. I will eventually upgrade electronics to separates when budget allows. Oh yeah, my speaker budget is $2500 max not a penny more. It looks like I should be able to get a good used pair on the Gon. Please, I need suggestions here. Thank you!
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narrod
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A used pair of Audio Physic Virgo IIs or a new pair of Vandersteen 2CE Signatures will fit the bill. The Virgo
sold for $5500 new. In my opinion, it one of the great speakers of all time. Both will benefit from more power but will work fine with the Cary.

Good luck in your search.

Wendell
tpsonic
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A pair of Gallo Ref 2s or the Revelations-both under $2K.
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ditusa
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jbl 4430 studio monitor
rleff
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I would look at dunlavy sc3 or sc4 should mate well with the cary; I ran sc3 with cary slam 100 amps and the sound was excellant once the speakers were set up properly.
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swampwalker
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What's the power output of your Cary? If its enough, used Vandy 3Asigs, would fit your budget. IIRC, someone had a pair for sale with a 2WQ sub for a very good price and that would work even if your amp was a bit on teh small side, power wise. No relation, etc.
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