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< $3000 speaker recommendation for tube integrated amp?

I’ve thought many times to disassemble my system as I move into retirement. I really do enjoy it so I’ll keep it for the time being.
I keep wondering what $3000/pr speakers would bring to the table, if any improvement? What are some better speaker recommendations < $3000 to compliment my tube amp?

My System:
_Mystere IA11 (40 wpc EL34) tube integrated amp from PrimaLuna
_Thorens TD203 turntable w/ their uni-pivot tonearm/ Ortofon 2m Blue cartridge/ Schiit Mani phono preamp
_Yamaha BDP/ Schiit Modi3 DAC
_DIY Seas Froy3 speaker kit from Madisound in 2003

Musical tastes vary from classical to classic rock, blues, jazz, and world.

Thank you,
Mike
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mjcmt OP
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Zu Omen 2 and Klipsch Hersey III were on my list but was thinking if I went to $3k I might do better. My amp is dead quiet now with average efficiency speakers.
I will look into Devore and Nola.
I’m slow and methodical so it will be a while before I pull the trigger on speakers.
Thank you.
big_greg
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Focal Electra 1008 BE can be had at your price point.  I have Heresy I speakers and these are in a completely different league.  I haven't heard the newest Heresy III and know that most find them better than the Heresy I, but I would be surprised if they would best the Focals.  If you have a smallish room and are open to a sub, the Harbeth P3ESR is pretty amazing.  I've used them all with my ARC VSI55 tubed integrated.  No experience with your kit speakers, so I have no idea how much of an upgrade, if any, either of these would be.
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sfar
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I agree that used Devore speakers aren't seen as often as higher volume brands but the Gibbon 8, Super 8 and 3XL all sell for around $2.5K used. 
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yogiboy
5,732 posts
 
The Vandersteen 1ci would be a good match with your 40 watt tube amps. You will save half of your $3000 budget!
https://www.vandersteen.com/products/model-1ci
gsm18439
895 posts
 
Your amp lends itself to many possibilities, If you have any interest in Zu speakers, you should call ZuAudio to speak to Sean Casey for his suggestions because there are a few within your price range.
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