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New Speakers up to $15k - The more I read the less I know!

I am looking to upgrade my speakers and I am in search of guidance. I presently have B&W 803S and I find that these are excellent speakers and have really responded as I have steadily upgraded my system. I am now looking to buy speakers that will disappear, image and sound as neutral as possible. The 803's are close. 

My system is: ARC REF110 w KT120s, ARC LS27, ARC PH8, VPI Aries 3 fully upgraded, Lyra Delos, Rega Saturn CD, Oppo Sonica DAC, AQ Water & Niagara IC's, REL R528se Sub and more...

Actually, the ARC REF110 and B&W's are a much better match that I would have ever thought and the amp has plenty of power to drive at very high levels. I mainly listen to analog. 

I am looking at Vandy Treo CT, Quatro Wood CT, B&W 802D (used) but I need more ideas... I would prefer to buy new but I will look at used if the right deal presents itself. I am leaning towards the Quatro Wood CT so if anyone has experience with these and a REF 110...?

Thank you.
pilrem
french_fries
815 posts
 
It's a shame that you don't get a complimentary discount on air-fare and a hotel room in NYC for example (if you're looking to spend over 10 to 20 grand or more) so you can audition systems at as many audio stores as possible.  If only "someone" could sponsor such a program, the positive outcomes might be extremely beneficial for both buyer and seller. I even
saw a similar offer by a dealer in the past if you were seriously interested in a (pretty expensive) speaker system- i.e. they would pay for your plane tickets.  IMO, It's worth a shot with the diminishing number of stores offering a 1st class audition.  
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mr_m
1,900 posts
 
Audio Perfection in Minneapolis, Minn. Carries Vandersteen, Magneplanar, Sonus Faber, Spendor, Wilson and others I can't remember.  UltraFi in Milwaukee is excellent. John Spelt is a true 2 channel set-up guy. He helped me get my Vandersteen Treo Ct's when I still lived in Wisc. There's also a place up in Green Bay called HI-Fi Heaven that carries many speaker systems and features Legacy Audio Loudspeakers which are great choices also.
biscorbit
143 posts
 
Check out Decibel audio for the Harbeth 40.2.   Musicdirect for atc or saturday audio exchange Monitor gold.  I personally love the Harbeth sound.  Good luck!
gdnrbob
4,460 posts
 
I would be surprised if Atma-Sphere and Magnepan couldn't offer an audition, but the recommendation of Audio Perfection by mr_m would be a good route.

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