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Help Choosing Speakers

I am looking to find a nice pair of speakers that will work well in a relatively small dedicated listening room. My setup is 100% analog, tube amp, turntable, phono pre. I am trying to keep a minimalist approach.

Turntable: Thorens TD-150
Phono Pre: AudioResearch PH3
Amp: Decware MiniTorii
Speakers: DIY MarkAudio A12P in SuperPensil

Room Dimensions: 11' W x 12' 4" L x 10' H

So far I have been looking around at a lot of options and while I don't want to limit myself to 94 dB+ efficient speakers. I would like to be able to keep my Decware MiniTorii in place if possible.

LegacyAudio Signature SE is top on my list, little bit more than I wanted to spend, but this is a lifetime purchase. I have also looked at SalkSound Veracity ST but I am concerned about the Decware amps being able to push those. I have also looked at the Decware HR-1s which look impressive.

Of course its difficult to buy speakers without hearing them, any other recommendations/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone has heard the Legacy Audio Signatures with a Decware amplifier and has any details, that would be spectacular.

Thanks,

Ron

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garrettc
39 posts
 
A nice set of pre-owned Wilson Sophias.
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soundsrealaudio
756 posts
 
I should have said the Audio Note Hemp driver speakers, high efficiency $5800. Not bad price

gdnrbob
4,421 posts
 
As been stated before, a McCormack amp would be a great synergistic and cost effective way to get more power. 
I have a DNA-1 with updates and it mates great with my 3a sig's.
If you really want to go cheap (price-wise), a used Adcom 555 would give lots of power without sacrificing sound. I still have mine (30 years old) and it even gives the McCormack a run for the money. Mr. Pass could really design 'em.
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hifiman5
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@gdnrbob  +1!
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
In a room that size, my experience says look for a pair of monitors or a tower with two drivers. My room is 12x12x8 and the problem I have with three or four way speakers is getting enough distance between ears and speakers for proper driver integration. 

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