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Need help upgrading speakers........

Hi everyone, I'm in the market for a new pair of speakers and thought I'd solicit some advice from fellow 'Goners. First the system:

Theta Data Basic transport
Cal Audio Alpha Dac
Audible Illusions M3A
Quicksilver M60's
Tice Solo line conditioner
Illuminations D-60 digital cable
Yamamura /Synergistic Research cables

I also have an Audio Research D200 amp but am currently not using it.

I've had Vandersteen 2CE's in this system for many years and have enjoyed them, but am ready to upgrade. I've listened to Virgo II's, Joseph RM22's, and Proac Future .5's. All are pretty good, all are very different.

Music tastes run from americana and blues to bluegrass and jazz and probably everything in between.

Any thoughts or suggestions on ideas for speaker upgrades are welcome and appreciatted.

Thanks in advance,

Scott
trailrunner1
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phasecorrect
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I do like the "airy", effortless sound of Joseph Audio products...that being said...Vandie 2s really are the speaker to beat...any chance u could send them in for an upgrade?
tpsonic
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Had you thought about recabling to bring the Vandys to life.Give the Mapleshades a listen.Money back if it doesn't float your boat.Or a pair of Gallos?I know of the Due {DO-A},but there is another model up N' coming-soon.Might be able to help ,if heading one of these directions.
trailrunner1 OP
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Thanks for the responses. I guess the time to upgrade the Vandies would have been before I sold them! Seriously, I did think about upgrading but decided that I'd like to try something new. The Vandies really had rather limited transparency and were somewhat difficult for the Quicksilvers to drive.
trailrunner1 OP
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Does anyone have insight as to the differences between the Audio Physic Virgo II and the III?
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bombaywalla
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Trailrunner1

Before I start giving you advice, let me ask you a few questions that might help you answer your own question!

(1) What did you NOT like about the Vandy 2CE? OR, did you just get bored looking @ them so you are making a change for the sake of a change?
[[Good sound is hard to get & when you get it, it should be cherished! Many people change only to regret it later. Change for the sake of change leads them from pillar to post searching for audio nirvana when they already had it but didn't recognize it!]]

(2) Are you a laid-back speaker kind of guy or a in-your-face speaker kind of guy?

(3) Do you listen loud?
Some people like speakers that can play loud & peel the paint off the walls! Are you such a person?

(4) How big is your room? Do you have flexibility to move speaker positions to optimize sound &/or correct any boomy bass that might result?

(5) Can you elaborate on your words: "I've listened to Virgo II's, Joseph RM22's, and Proac Future .5's. All are pretty good, all are very different"?
I mean compare & contrast them as best as your aural memory will let you.

Answers to these will help narrow the field of potential speakers. Thanks!
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