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Best in depth of soundstaging and ease for 2k?

Hi,

I'm looking for a pair of speakers that will go for $2000 or less on Audiogon. I listen almost solely to classical music, and what I really care about is deep soundstaging, and ease of presentation. I think ease is really my most important criterion. Since those two criteria will generally make for a relatively analytical speaker, I plan on warming up the sound with tube gear, likely from Rogue Audio(seems to be the best value on the used market). Does anyone have any recommendations? My room is 17 x 13. Bass response is not my biggest concern, so I might be willing to go with a pair of monitors, but I worry about their presentation of large orchestral works...

Thanks very much.
omains
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boa2
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If you listen primarily to classical, and are not concerned about a lot of bass response, why not consider a SET amp? I'm quite partial to the Mono 3.5's from George Wright, but there are obviously a lot of excellent alternatives. The Audion amps are wonderful as well. As far as a speaker choice, the SET/Klipsch La Scala makes a superb combination for classical/jazz/etc. If you are not a horn fan, you might try the Silverline SR-17
monitors, which will knock your socks off.
You might want to audition whatever is available in your region, especially since you know exactly what kind of music you primarily listen to.
Hope that's been a help. Please post whatever it is that you end up buying.
All the best,
Howard
gmood1
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I have two suggestions Eminent Technology LFT VIIIa or A pair of Magnepans .
The LFTs will give you bass down to 25 hz or so. They aren't analytical but have depth and speed. At 13 inches wide and 60 inches tall with 1st order crossovers and a three position tweeter adjustment... These speakers are very user friendly .

Good Luck!
omains OP
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Thanks for the responses guys. This is all stuff I hadn't considered. I realize it might be helpful to tell you all what I've already found...

I've looked at the JM Lab Cobalt 826-S and Electra 906, the Joseph Audio Rm7si signature MkII, and the Joseph Audio Rm22si signature MkII. I found the Cobalts to be a little tinny for my taste, especially on the high end. I liked the electras much more, but heard them in a really bad room. I'll be hearing the Electra 926's tomorrow, which should be great, but they're realy stretching my price range. The Joseph Audio sounded really good, very warm (I actually liked the monitors more than the floorstanders), but there's not available used as far as I can tell. I'd also prefer something with a bit more presence, and try to add warmth with the components.

Thanks.
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