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Floorstander reco given a few criteria...

Hello,

Looking for advice on a set of floorstanders given the following kit and cost. The use is purely for listening to vinyl records. I'm indifferent to powered vs passive and space/size isnt an issue. I won't be adding a dedicated sub. Essentially I'm looking for the best quality sound given existing components and a budget of say 3K for the pair of speakers. I don't need wireless connectivity, I'm planning on going RCA all the way thru. 

Connecting to:
Rega P6 w Ania cart 
Rega Aria MK Pre 
Sonos Amp

I've seen good reviews of the Klipsch R-28PF (powered), the Wharfedale evo4.4, Polk Audio RTi A9, Klipsch RP-8000F and the KEF R5 and Q950 (all passive). I'm sure there are many options but my pre/amp/budget probably narrow the field?

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts. 
spotconlon
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confused

you don't need wireless connectivity yet you are using a sonos amp???
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The sonos amp supports both and I have sonos wireless speakers throughout the house. And while they sound good, they don't sound great. The floorstanders will use the wired section of the amp. Don't spin your wheels on that part. The wired output from the amp is rated at 125W/channel. 
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yes ok --- but the sonos amp, leaving aside the wireless stuff, is on a good day a very mediocre class d, thin/flat sounding amp... its power is also overrated at 125 wpc as it is not even described into what ohm rating... i am not knocking the amp unfairly - i actually have one, i use it with in wall and pool side speakers in the house

so if you are sticking with the sonos amp to drive your tt/analog output i would say get some spendor or wharfedale floor standers, they will beautify and fatten the sound some, make the sonos amp listenable - you put sharper speakers like kef b&w focals it will be shrill city, much less klipsch
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Ok, that's fair. You've piqued my interest tho. Let's say the 3k is spread across the speakers and a different amp - and say there is up to an extra grand if it would make a meaningful difference. What's that combo look like and do you think it would sound notably better than the sonos plus the spendor or wharfedales?
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speakers

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649654009-tekton-impact-floorstanders/

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649654009-tekton-impact-floorstanders/

or the nicest set of proacs or vandersteens you can find and afford

amps

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649655271-primaluna-prologue-premium/

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649558164-audio-research-vsi-55-superb-tube-integrated/

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649657192-hegel-h80/

good luck happy hunting have fun
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