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Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp

Howdy folks!

I bought a Levinson 383 integrated years ago when it came out in 2000. I paired it with a pair of Revels and although it sounded good, not the perfect fit. Sold amp and speakers to sis and moved on. It worked perfect for her. After her recent passing, the amp is coming back home. Just curious what speakers you might suggest pairing it with. Nothing will replace my McIntosh Piega C10LTD combo in the main room but would like to hear it paired with the right speakers. That amp new was $6000 new. 100 watts. 

Something on the used market. They don't even need to look pretty just sound perfect. $2000 tops used is plenty. Thanks for your suggestions! 

Brent

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knollbrent OP
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Thank you everyone for your recommendations.Forgot about the CF4's I've got in the closet. When the amp arrives, I'll hook those bad boys up. in the mean time, love hearing everyones thoughts. 

 

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curiousjim
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@knollbrent 

Quick two part question,  what didn’t you like about the Revels and what sound characteristics are you looking for?

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russ69
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For a good time secondary system, Wharfedale Lintons were fun.

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knollbrent OP
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The Revels I paired with the Levinson were the F30’s. It wasn’t necessarily my distaste for the Revels, I thought they were fine. I was disappointed with the fact that I just paid 6 grand for an amp that would clip when i really wanted to rock out. That’s the scoop with the Revels folks. 100 watts of solid state gets gobbled up quick. I have a MC402 McIntosh with 400x2 for my Piegas and I can clip that thing!

I'm guessing stand mount like some of you have suggested would be perfect. 805's

Also, as soon I get the amp, I'll fire up my Klipsch CF4's to see how those mate. 

Keep the suggestions and comments coming!

mike4597
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A pair of Fyne Audio F500SP speaker are right at your $2K budget.   Have the F-702s and love the sound—wonderful tonal qualities and imaging.  They are made in the UK, Scotland, I think.  I may get a pair myself in the near term to replace my office Infinity Modulus sats (the Modulus made before Infinity went mass market) I purchased in 1990 and were replaced by the F-702s in my main system.

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