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Another Speaker Recommendation Request

Greetings Goners,
Just retired and have my new dedicated listening room. Bonus room above garage; 15' wide, 24' deep, 8' ceiling, drywall and carpeted. No WAF to consider. I am all digital with PS Audio kit: BHK stereo 250 amp, BHK pre-amp, Direct Stream DAC and Direct Stream Media Player. Also have Cambridge Audio CXN for streaming and NAS.
Current speakers are Wharfedale Jade 3 stand mounts with HSU subwoofer. Worked well in the previous home, but looking to upgrade. I don't need concert hall performance. I will crank it up on occasion, but mostly solo mid and low level listening. Would like full range floor standers and possibly loss the subwoofer.
Most important attributes for me would be non-fatiguing and imaging. Looking in the $10k range and prefer new vs used. Have considered Spendor D7, PSB Imagine T3 and Focal Electra 1028BE. And shops to demo in Tampa St. Pete area would be appreciated. Thanks!
chuck929
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soundsrealaudio
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I have never used room treatments. I have huge a couple of area rugs on a wall or two to eliminate the " clap " affect. With speaker that doesn't double in the bass you should be fine. Those Chapman's use a transmission line which really makes for an accurate and deep bass and should not be a problem. 
I am guessing the Spendor would be good and the ProAc. 


soix
9,812 posts
 
You should go hear the Nola KO.  Sounds like Sweet Home Audio carries the line so maybe you can have a listen there.  
rbstehno
1,494 posts
 
A few to consider:
Used revel studio 2 or salon 2
totem wind
any of the upper line of usher: be-10, be-20, x-tower, 8871’s or 8571’s, any of those with the DMD teeeters

i used to own all totem speakers including the mani-2, but now own all usher. 

Imo, not sure why you use a Cambridge streamer when you have a DS unless you don’t have the bridge. I also use the DS with the bridge II and with Roon. Excellent sounding with any streaming function you might want 
rssmd
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I’ve had the Chapman T-7 model in use since 1997, and they are still a Remarkably well rounded, full range three way floor standing model.  Stuart Chapman Jones has designed and built some amazing speakers in his workshop in Washington state.  They are appropriately priced (maybe even underpriced), and will provide decades of enjoyment.  I’ve used them with Sim Audio Moon, Naim, and Sonic Frontiers, and Classe amplification..  Definitely give them a listen if you can.
jackd
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The Nola KO is a great choice.  In fact I just took a pair out of my main system that I need to crate up.  Last time I talked to Carl there was no KO stocking dealer in Florida.  Mostly Boxers and Contenders with the rest of the line as special order.  Also put in a call to Mike Bovaird at Suncoast Audio in Sarasota.  He may not have anything you are interested in but can point you in the right direction.  He is also one of the principals behind the first Florida Audio Expo coming up in Tampa in February so a lot of contacts in the area. 
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