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Rotel speaker pairing advice

Hello, I have a rotel 1070 pre and 1080 power matched with an original pair of Boston Acoustic A100s. Yes, it's time for new speakers!

I listen to equal parts vinyl, streaming, and high bit rate mp3s. I lean toward jazz, reggae and classic rock. My wife, pop and rock.

I'd like three ways, perfect world under $2k, willing to go used...

Any suggestions welcome and appreciated. Thank you.
burningdervish
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tls49
1,351 posts
 
What did you like and dislike about the A100's, and just curious as to why you want a 3-way speaker?
zd542
5,339 posts
 
You have to be a bit more specific. There are literately thousands of speakers to choose from in your price range. What have you heard so far that you like?
schubert
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There are not that many speakers that much better than A-100's, listen with your ears wide open.
unsound
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Years ago Richard Vandersteen suggested that Rotel amps were his preferred entry level gear for use with his speakers. Down the road, you might want to upgrade the Rotels, the Vandersteens would do well with a better though not necessarily too expensive amplification upgrade. That is of course, if your room and tastes accommodate the Vandersteens.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
I use Vandersteen's myself. Overall, they are my favourite speaker. I've heard them with Rotel and they sound fine. You still need to listen to them, though. They tend to be very revealing and transparent, and not everyone likes that type of sound.
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