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What speakers should I audition w/ a Mcintosh ma2

Just purchased a Mcintosh ma2275. I don't have any Audio stores in my area. What would the experienced audiophiles recommend I listen to, to mate up w/ my new system. My bonus room will house this system (approx 30 feet by 20 feet w/ "A" frame type ceiling.

A friend of mine is a recording engineer and volunteered to do an assessment of the acoustic status and potential of the space re: need for Bass traps etc.
I enjoy acoustic and electric jazz, R&B etc.. not to much into hard rock etc although I cant dismiss the classics ie Hendrix / Beatles .I guess I am a more mature listener
sleepman57
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cajunpepe
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JM Lab/Focal...I use Utopias with MC501 amps.
sleepman57 OP
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any info on either the Wilson Puppys or the B&W 802d. How would these pair up w/ a 2275 Mcintosh 75 w per channel
bongofury
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Nice speakers; think ATC will run circles around them if you like your music loud.
sleepman57 OP
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What do you guys think of WILSON SOPHIAS? would they mix well with my Mcintosh ma2275?
Heard them yesterday w/ 100w per channel... very crisp nice soundstage solid bottom
Your thoughts would be appreciated
bongofury
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Given your budget, I would try ATC 19s or 40s, DeVore Gibbon 3s, or ProAc Response D Twos. Another nice speaker is B & W805Ds.
sleepman57 OP
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HI, and thx for all your input thus far.
As far as budget I think I would allocate no more then $3-4,000 used or 7-$8,000 new
4musica44107
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2nd the recommendation for DeVore and Verity.

As for home auditioning, that is up to the dealer and whatever you can work out. IME, home auditioning of speakers is less likely than home auditioning of electronics.
sleepman57 OP
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Is there a way to home audition these speakers, if not how do you go about this task? thank you in advance
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lokie
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JM Labs
bongofury
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I love a variety of speakers that probably match your sonic and genre profile. I can highly recommend ATC (UK), Neat (UK), ProAc (UK), DeVore(NY) and Verity (Canada). Each has a different sound profile, with the ATC and ProAc being the most precise and the other three a little more relaxed and warm.
lapierre
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Budget?
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