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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

hifiron
hifiron OP
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@timrhu thanks! yes, I am going to mess around with some options.

Much happier price range for me, going to audition the Vandersteen 1Ci's again and get the Spatial M4 S in as well.

I am not going to change my amp at this time, the Vandersteens were able to play loud enough to hear them, the new amp will provide more headroom, but the Decware voice is what I am looking for in an amp.

Only making the speaker decision will make this much easier. Focus on Spatial M4 v. Vandersteen 1Ci. Then decide to get the amp later if more headroom/dynamics are desired.

Thanks for the input, will report back when both speakers are in place.
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audioman58
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bassdude2
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Be sure to let us know how the Vandy's and Spatials compare.  
gdnrbob
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+1 Bassdude2
hifiron OP
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Absolutely! The Spatial M4 Turbo S's will be here on Saturday! The Vandersteen 1Ci's as well as a 60W Ayre AX-7 on Saturday as well.

I will be doing an audition of the 60W zero negative feedback SS amp as well as the Mini Torii. The Vandersteens will have to go back on Tuesday but I should get a good amount of hours in.

Stay Tuned!

Ciao,
Ron
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