$3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ?


My speakers are 25 years old, working fine for now, but who knows I might have to replace them at some point in the future.

The amp would be VAC Avatar SE 60 watt/ch all tube with onboard phono stage. Nottingham Analogue Spacedeck/Spacearm turntable and couple of tape decks.

I am thinking Proac maybe or whatever.

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Speakers are really tough to recommend as they are such a personal choice based on what sounds good to you.  The room, electronics play a big role in how the speakers sound with synergy also playing a huge role.  The right amp paired with the right speakers can sound very different than an amp that really doesn’t pair well with a particular speaker.  
 

That said, based on what you’ve described as the sound signature you like, Sonus Faber, DeVore, Spendor, Legacy would all be brands to look at.  Golden Ear though different in design also would likely be a really good fit.  

Paradogm, Focal are outstanding speakers but fall into the highly detailed, chasing that Hifi sound you mentioned not really liking.  BE tweeters are amazing but often are implemented in a way that leans into the Hifi sound as well.  

I’ve had BE Tweeters, several Focal floor standers and ended up landing on Alta Audio Alec’s which would check most of your boxes.  The Seas kit also would be right up your ally, sound like a perfect fit to what you are after.  Omega DynaTen speakers also would be worth a look. 
 

Good Luck,