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speaker recommendations for Ayre V-5xe?

Hi All,

I recently picked up this amp used and have a Lumin T2 connected direct

I'd like to try a couple of standmount speakers in the 5-10k price range that would be considered an ideal match for the amp to really see what it can do

open to all ideas, was thinking Dynaudio heritage specials, the new Fritz Purifi model, Bowers 805d4

will likely get the Ascend Sierra-2EX v2 to start as it is relatively inexpensive and then go from there

really seeking a specific model if possible that is known to have synerygy with this amp

thanks in advance

 

 

 

 

 

audiocanada
gdnrbob
4,410 posts
 

Ayre and Vandy's are a great match. In your budget, a pair of Treo's or Quatro's used, would be great choices.

As Joey pointed out John Rutan (Audioconnection) would be a very good source for information, as he is very familiar with many brands (and, not just the one's he sells). He is on Audiogon and Audioconnection is his tag. Otherwise, call him. I can tell you, honestly, that he is not like most dealers and won't try to sell you something- only provide the best/honest information. And, if you doubt me, just do a search here on Audiogon.

Bob

audiocanada OP
188 posts
 

good advice thanks

atc scm 19v2's are definelety on my short list

additionally, the link below ranks the kefr3 very high and the same forum has a review that compares the new meta version sugeesting it is even better

 

https://sites.google.com/view/speaker-data/speakers/preference-ratings-graphs

riie
205 posts
 

SCM19

nkeler
11 posts
 

I've got the same amp and use it with B&W, 802D3, very happy with the combination. I can't see that a smaller B&W won't work great as well.

dcevans
178 posts
 

I will 2nd the Vandersteen VLR-CT with Sub3 around $6250 without upgrade finishes, or Vandersteen Treo CT on upper end of your budget. 

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