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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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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.
thewizard
60 posts
 
Spica TC-50
azaud
156 posts
 
One of the dealers has original Epos M-22's listed new in the box for $1600.00 or so. I've got a pair of these playing an Esoteric X03SE through an old ("vintage" if I'm ever dumb enough to sell it...) Exposure XV integrated, that runs 40W a side. They're only 87 sensitive; but "loud" has never been my thing. I've always thought a Manley Stingray would be a good match for these speakers, if that helps.
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drubin
3,275 posts
 
+1 on the Harbeth P3ESR. I drive them with a PrimaLuna Prologue 5 fitted with EL34s.
a_passion OP
20 posts
 
I consider "tasteful" pop to be, but not limited to, Shelby Lynn, Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan and Amos Lee. You can even throw in some DMB and John Mayer to liven up the the mix. Thanks everyone for the great feedback and suggestions.
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