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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

mwthorne
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audiotroy
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acually grisley butter the kefs mirror the clarity and coherence of the thiels

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ddgtt
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Coming from Thiels, which I'm very familiar with, I would opt for one of the two top models in the Vivid Audio Kay range (K90 or K45), or any of the speakers in their Giya range (G4s2, G3s2, G2s2, G1 Spirit). Also, YG Acoustics' more affordable offerings (Carmel 3, Summit).

soix
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Giving it some more thought, if I’m you I’d strongly consider doing a trial of one of the excellent tube preamps out there today as you may find that alone could breathe new life into your excellent Thiels. Preamps are critical IME, plus it could be a lot cheaper/easier than changing speakers. Specifically there’s the new Spatial Audio Raven preamp and the Aric Audio Motherload (both offer trial periods I believe) that could be fairly transformative compared to going direct from your DAC. Just another thought and potential way to go.

ronboco
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Another vote for Rockports ! Amazing speaker! Good luck!

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verdantaudio
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Borresons are hard to place just like Raidho's.  They need room to come alive.  If you can't get 9' between and 3' to 5' behind the speaker, they will not be at their best.  

If you want something that will be less bright that will be elite, look at Wilson Benesch, Rockport, Marten and Stenheim.  

I like the WBs best but am heavily biased since it is what I run and I am a dealer.  Brian may be at that show or if you can visit him in SoCal, it might be worth the trip.  The Discovery 3Zero is more than enough speaker for that small space.  

Rockport's smallest model, Marten Parkers and I don't know the Stenheim line that well but know the sound will be right for you.  

Full disclosure, I am a dealer for WB and Raidho, I have no relationship with any of the other brands listed.  

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