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Mini monitors for vinyl....

Compiling a second system for vinyl playback...considering B&K st 140 with older Adcom preamp...at any rate...should i go for a forgiving monitor or more of a revealing nature...the system is looking like a "warm" one on paper...any thoughts? Thinking of Vandy 1bs as well...price range for monitors is 3-500 used....room is on the small side...
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timrhu
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If the Vandy's aren't too large for your room they would be great. Since you mention floorstanders such as Vandy's you should also look at a pair of Vienna Acoustic Bachs listed recently. Another great small floorstander is the Meadowlark Audio Kestrel. A nice speaker that is regularly listed here in your price range. I replaced a pair of Vandersteen 1Cs with Kestrel Hot Rods and really loved them.
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hedgehog
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I've owned the ST-140, warm. I had it paired with an Adcom GFP-565, and I wouldn't characterize the Adcom as warm. Depending on cabling, I'd call it a bit lean-to-neutral sounding. You should have a complementary pairing there.

I second the recommendation of the Kestrel's. If you have to go with monitors, the Vienna Hayden's would work nicely.
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lousyreeds1
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You might be able to find a pair of Silverline SR11's for around $600. Damn good speakers. Fairly neutral, but a bit on the romantic side.
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