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Need help replacing my beloved Magnepan....

I have been using Magnepan for years in my basement and I am moving to a new space where I need to set up a new listening room in my living room. I am looking for Bookshelves or small tower speakers' recommendations because I won't be able to use my beloved 1.7i Maggies anymore in my new space. I loved the huge wall of sound and the amazing transparency my 1.7i produce. Which speakers can get me close to what Magnepan can do?  I listen to a lot of Jazz vinyl and my system consists of: Atoll IN200SE integrated amp, Tube Phono preamp: Rega Planar 3 with Nagaoka cartridge, denafrips dac with all acoustic zen interconnect + Clear Day DSG speaker cables. Thank again for all your recommendations in advance.
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jdal
158 posts
 
I replaced my Quad 57’s with Bache Audio Tribeca speakers and couldn’t be happier. Those are above your budget but I believe they are going to introduce a new smaller tower. 
My Tribeca’s have a wide open sound that’s coherent and holographic and just plain fun to listen too. The combination of a wide band driver and a very simple crossover is special.
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b_limo
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I’ve been really enjoying the Fritz Carrera BE’s lately.  Nice organic, warm sound with great detail and transparency.  They sound fabulous with Jazz!
Fritz would more than likely be happy to let you demo a pair for awhile.  Give him a call or e-mail and he’ll get back with you in a day or two.
gdnrbob
4,422 posts
 
+1 for Vandy VLR's, with the Sub 3 subwoofer, you'd have a killer system.
I heard that pair with the Belles Aria Integrated, and it really sounded great. I own the VLR's for my office and find them very enjoyable. I also like Maggies, but, like you, don't have room. So, Vandy to the rescue!
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erik_squires
15,988 posts
 
+1 Fritz.

Also consider Martin Logans.  They won't have the tonal purity of the Fritz, but they may give you that wall of sound, especially the height.
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jaytor
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I would take a look at a used pair of Revel Ultima Gem speakers. These were Revel's first product. I owned a pair for many years and regret selling them. They don't play super deep without a sub, but produce the clean, clear, natural sound that Revel has become famous for. Excellent imaging and soundstage. The Gems include a rear-firing tweeter that adds some of the openness that you're used to with your Maggies. There is currently a pair for sale on Ebay for $2200. 
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