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Help! Deciding btwn several 2.5K spkrs

I've been listening to quite a few speakers in the $2,500 range and would love to hear any input on those I am considering--JM Lab Cobalt 820, Linn 5140, Kef Reference 2.2, Vienna Acoustics Mozart. I'm using a Linn Majik integrated amp, which is rated at 60 watts. I know that speakers are a personal choice, but it would be helpful to hear any of your experiences with these products, whether you think any would not match well with my amp, or if you think all of my choices are utter crap! Also, am I correct in eliminating from consideration all 4 ohm speakers due to my limited wattage? Thanks!!!!!
mgoldsmith03f1
uriah
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Mr.Goldsmith, I'm going to make you a very happy man and save you a lot of money you can use towards some music. I'm 99% sure that these are the speakers for you, and I know you'll e-mail me back to tell me all about it. I't's the "TRIANGLE ANTAL xs loudspeaker", just read all about them in Sam's space in Stereophile aug.2000 issue page 31, go hear them,though dealer's are few, or buy them knowing you can return them if you don't like them. They are $1995/pair and east to drive. they also have a bigger model called the ZAYS at $2695.00/pair. your linn amp puts out 66wpc so you can use it with 4ohm speakers as long as they don't dip much below 3.5 ohms, you don't play them to loud, and your only driving one pair of 4ohm speakers. E-mail me and let me know how you did. dave2chfocuson@aol.com
mgoldsmith03f1 OP
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Uriah-- I'll check them out. Thanks!
djbaudio
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I would spend a little more money and have the Dunlavy SCIIIs drop shipped to your door. They are running a special on them till 11/30 at Audio Video Logic in Des Moines, Iowa. The number is 515-727-2279 and the owner's name is John Wiers and tell him Dan (that's me) told you to ask for him. Your Linn should have no problem driving them. They are the most dynamic, natural, and coherent sounding speakers in their price range. I went from Thiel 2.2s to these and I've been totally satisfied. I am using Audio Research electronics and have had no problems driving as loud as my ears can take it. Your price should be somewhere around $3,000 delivered.
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