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Thinking of Downsizing

I don’t listen to my system as often as I used to, but don’t want to completely get rid of it. Frankly I could use the funds that the sale would offer and am thinking of replacing some of it with more value priced options. I do enjoy my vinyl collection and would like to keep it and my turntable.

The pieces I’m thinking of replacing are a pair of Bower & Wilkins 805 D3, McIntosh  MA6700 and a REL SHO S5.

I’ve looked at the Marantz PM 8006 amp as a possibility, but would like to pair it with some small footprint bookshelf speakers, at a cost of no more then $1000 a pair.

Any comments or suggestions?

Scott

sricha20530
tomcarr
1,468 posts
 

Another B&W owner here. The 803 D3.

Like others have said, I also think you will be disappointed if you get another speaker with a budget of $1000.

mahler123
3,039 posts
 

If you are intent on going with small bookshelf speakers, can you also get a small sub?  Or perhaps think of adding one later if you find you’ve just pruned down to far.

I would also look at powered speakers.  My understanding is they tend to get more bass out of a smaller enclosure, you save money on cables, and your wife will like the form factor.  Not sure how they fit with the turntable, however 

sricha20530 OP
19 posts
 

Well after listening to a few speakers, I’ve purchased my replacements for my 805 D3’s. I ordered a pair of KEF LS50’s. A little above my budget, but I enjoyed the sound and the Wife should be happy with their appearance. I may keep my Rel sub or sell it and buy a smaller one. Not to figure out how to sell locally, I’d prefer not to ship.

sricha20530 OP
19 posts
 

Passive LS50 Meta’s

mahler123
3,039 posts
 

Your wife didn’t care for the bowling pen on the top look of the 805Ds?

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