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New speakers for 15*12 room powered by Lamm 1.2s?

 Attending the Seattle show this week. Thinking about upgrading my Thiel 7.2 speakers which I have owned for over 15 years.  I have a dedicated room. My Thiel's are powered by Lamm 1.2s direct from a PS Audio Directream DAC Mk1.  I am separately looking at upgrading the digital sources and potentially adding real to reel to my system.  Through room treatments and upgrading the Tubes in my Lamm's  I have been able to get a lot of the brightness out of my Thiels but I am still looking for more warmth and definition. I listed to a lot of female vocalist music, acoustic/electric guitar.  I am told the Borreson X3, X6 are an incredible value.  Any  recommendations to consider? Thx

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soix
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What’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used?

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dweller
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Bet your tubes would like these...

https://voltiaudio.com/lucera/

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mwthorne OP
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Probably used - up to 25K - really depends on how much improvement in sound I get going up in price. I had originally bought the Lamms with the intention of pairing them with Wilson Audio speakers. I never got around to that.  When I upgraded the tubes in the amps to the Amperex pinched waist the improvement in sound was material. It got rid of quite a bit of the brightness in the Thiels.  Rooms treatments improved that even more. Now that I am revisiting I am realizing there are a lot of good options to consider.  

grislybutter
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I would not put 25K speakers in a 15x12 room (but that wasn't the question :) )

ATC, Dyna, Wlson or Sonus perhaps? Speakers from a company that's been around....

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Judging by the music that you like and your preference for a warm presentation I would take a hard look at the new Sonus Faber Serafino.  Just to be fair this is not what's in my listening room but I think they would be a very good fit for you.  If you're interested in more low end, I'll bet that you can find a used pair of the larger SF Amati second hand in your price range. 

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