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Speaker Upgrade Recommendation for Current Analog System - under $10,000 Budget

Music lovers/audiophiles, looking for input.
Considering a speaker upgrade to full range, floorstanders. Current analog system setup - recent full upgrade to Jolida JD 202 intergated amp. (40 watts), VPI Scout w JM 9 arm, Benz Mirco L2 cart, Tyler Acoustic Reference Monitors, ACI Force sub, Jolida JD 100 CD player. Have enjoyed current system for 15+ yrs. COVID and my location presents a challenge to auditioning. Based on articles and reviews narrowed considerartion to Salk Songbird3 BeAT, GoldenEar Triton One.R, Nola Contender S3. Refined to GoldenEar and Nola speakers. Seems GoldenEar may be the easiest for place in room. Reviews show them to share simular sound signature. Alternative option: switch out ACI Force for two Rythmik F12G subs, upgrade phono pre-amp and call it a day.
Listening room - 12' X 30' (configuration - odd shaped third floor (main room has window well, with narrow 6 ft. hallway to steps w/ separate room by steps). Favorite genries: Jazz and R&B, however, love music (1500 LP's). Probably last system change, looking at retirement with more time to enjoy my music. Appreciate the input.              
128x128wah8dy
rego
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The Salks look like a good choice with Song Tower / Tower II as an option.
Tower / 88db / 6 ohm Nominal load / T-Line - hard to beat.
Tower II / 89 db @ 4 ohm ... IMO the M-T-M would be superior.
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jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 
The Tekton Moab's ($4500 including shipping) would be even better than the DI's! There are a lot of enthusiastic posts about them here in the Speakers category. If I had more room (and fewer speakers!) I'd probably buy a pair!
vinylvalet
913 posts
 
Legacy Audio. Relatively efficient, sound great with tubes.

Do not buy GoldenEar without an audition. Some folks like them, others not so much.
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wah8dy OP
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Thanks to all, as you see don't use site to post often. Normally just read discusions & reviews to stay oin top of things (Audiogon'ers rock). Not looking for wall thumbing bass; detail, acurracy, CJ CD, Sony DVD). Many of the suggestions seem to focus on music & video based speakers. Looking exclusively for 2 channel music, got separate system in family room for HT (Anthem MRX 520, AE Aegis 1,3, center and sub, Pioneer 55 HD TV). I'm an old school, if its good stay with it. Leaning now towards Nola Contender S3 and LSA 20 Statements & Signatures. Anyone heard Raven CeLest speaker?        
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tomstruck
353 posts
 
Vandersteen Treos great sounding speakers and beautiful woods to chose from 

Enjoy the Music 
Tom
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