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Speakers for EL34 amp: $1,500 - $2,000

Looking for floorstanding or stand mount speakers that work well with EL-34 amp (approx. 40 watts). Price range: $1,500 - $2,000 new or used. Transparency, Soundstaging and Tonality are most important. Musical taste is varied, with a heavy dose of female vocalist, Jazz and tasteful pop. Room is 14' x 12'. Thanks for your suggestions.
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Totem Forrest for exceptional imaging, soundstaging and stable impedance.
glenfihi
525 posts
 
Daber Audio Monitor 3 speakers may fit your vision. Find they work well with my tube gear integrated amps. In my case KT 88 tubes.
rebbi
1,326 posts
 
Seconding Grinnell, the Reference 3a De Capo's are a wonderful option. They love tubes... I'm running mine on little Manley Mahi monoblocks; I have a similar sized room to yours. I run the Mahi's in triode mode (20 w/ch) and I can't run them any louder than 9 o'clock on the volume knob. Enormous soundstage, stellar imaging and tonality. Killer on female vocals!
If you can't afford the De Capo's, have a look at their little brother, the Dulcet. I've owned both and they're both great.
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tpreaves
2,687 posts
 
What is "tasteful pop"? Inquiring minds want to know.
jperry
2,462 posts
 
Try Proac. I am using a EL34 powered Quicksilver V4 amp with Proac Response 2.5. You might try the Response 1.5 or Studio 140 (both used would fit your price range)as they are more sensitive and would work better with your 40 wpc amp.
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