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Meadowlark Ospreys.. fighting under their weight class?

could use a little help and advice...please

I've been upgrading components over the past few years. Was at CES this year in Vegas and visited most of the high end audio booths to hear the latest gear and, well, wow.. amazing time to be into audio. Just impressed.

I would like to know if my speakers aren't up to the league of my components or am I just artificially enamored by demo gear..

I bought Meadolwark Ospreys which are gorgeous speakers in 2004, new from a respected audio dealer in Atlanta. Fast forward to 2017 and I've upgraded everything but the speakers:

Pass Labs XP20 Line Pre
Pass Labs XP15 Phono
VPI Prime, Clearaudio Maestro V2 MM
VTL ST150, MAC 275, Mac 240, currently with VTL
Grover Huffman cables
reasonable room treatment

I listen to LPs 3-4 nights a week which keeps me at peace. Are the Ospreys a weak link? The auditions at CES were just incredible.



gts1brick
gts1brick OP
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Thank for all the great input. The suggestions on the Tannoy is interesting as I've always seen great reviews but never have heard them. I want to move up the ranks in speakers to meet there grade of the electronics but don't want to be underwhelmed after spending a lot of money.

Went to Audio Visual in San Francisco yesterday and left with an upgrade to MC with the Lyra Delos. Chris there said it would give me much more detail and expand the soundstage, much of what I loved so much at the CES demo's. I'm installing it now and will check back with you great people.

Maybe this will scratch the itch for a while. 

The panel speakers for a larger sound have become a priority for a listen, and of course the Tannoy range.

Big thanks.
mbump
67 posts
 
Late to the party, but just happened upon your post here.  I enjoyed a pr. of Pat's Osprey's for 8+ yrs, all the while bringing in occasional contenders just for comparison.  Could never find a design that matched the quality of build and sound that the Ospreys were, until....Daedalus audio.  Different concept in a tower, but beautiful, organic sound and solid wood design, sim. to Meadowlark (fyi, I note a pr. of Blue Heron II's just came up on the 'gon).  If you have not otherwise moved on from the Ospreys, I might suggest connecting with Lou at Daedalus Audio.  Certainly within your stated budget.   
  
jburidan
803 posts
 
There are two classes of loudspeakers, i.e., Tannoy and everything else. 

But only the Tannoy Prestige line are worth owning, unless you can find a used pair of 215 DMT II studio monitors -- which are no longer in production.
jburidan
803 posts
 
If I didn't own Tannoys, I'd be tempted to try the Meadowlark Blue Heron II's that were just listed on Audiogon for a good price.
jburidan
803 posts
 
Or a pair of Vandersteen 5A's.
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