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Speakers free of grain, glare and steel?

$2,000 or less used/new speakers free of grain, glare and steel, but with detail, extension, imaging, and tonal accuracy and balance? Acoustic Zen Adagio, Merlin TSM MME. Gallo 3.1, Frafrotski SE? Most speakers are competent, some are outstanding, a few deliver magic. Which speakers are the most musical and easy to listen to, rising to the top of a crowded field given their price point, and the most "forgiving" of their associated components? Which have magic?
pmboyd
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mapman
22,964 posts
 
OHM Walsh on SS amp scores highest in all your areas for me.

Too many to list on tube amp depending on personal preferences. PSB Synchrony is the one I have heard that comes to mind.
pmboyd OP
391 posts
 
Thanks for all your input. Remember, the parameter is 2K... ie, Aerial 5's fall way outside. Also, which Ohm Walsh (number)? Which Spendor? Which Harbeth?
clio09
3,374 posts
 
As for Spendor:

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1311716711&/Spendor-SP-1/2-classic-british

While these are older and may not be cosmetically perfect, the price is great and they come with the Sound Anchor stands. Otherwise look to pay anywhere from $1200 - $2000 for a used pair of 1/2 or 1/2e models. Even you are more patient a pair of 9/1 floor standers show up occasionally on here in your price range.
maril555
619 posts
 
Oh, you'll get a lot of responses, and all will be different
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Pmboyd, When you find the perfect speaker for $2,000 let me know.
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