10k system for ultimate image density at 70-75db?

I agree with Audiofeil. Some electrostatic speakers will bring performers into the room. I auditioned a pair of Martin Logan Summits with Sim Audio electronics and I swear good 'ol Willie Nelson was standing in front of us.

10K is a reasonable budget and I'm sure you'll be able to assemble a great system by shopping used.

i throw some more keywords in here - hopefully somebody experienced will find in here...

image solidity low volume full bodied pithily grunt weight earthed inner detail rock solid

where is the least screaming speaker which delivers more powerful earthy inner detail and snap (weight & speed) at 70 db than any other ?

pilot

regarding the electrostats...

while electrostats can draw a really fine and lifelike picture at low levels - they cannot deliver weighty snap, or the driving force as deep foundation behind that so beautyfull but light produced picture.

but thanx for every input

"Foundation" at 70dB is not a realistic expectation. I'm sure you can find something unrealistic for much less than 10K.

I don't know about "image density" but as an apartment dweller I wanted excellent sound at low volume levels. I found that I could get this with sensitive speakers. Mine are around 93 db/w/m. You know how some systems need to be cranked up a bit before they come to life - well, I did not want that at all. The other advantage of sensitive speakers is you can go to single-ended triodes - at least, I can in my room.

The combination I have now - Coincident Super Eclipse II and Welborne Lab Laurel IIx with new Western Electric 300Bs (I recently replaced my well loved TJ meshies) is very satisfying at low volumes.

Regards,