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Best bookshelf loudspeakers under 10,000 for the pair

I had the elac Navis I thought they were very good until I heard the Elac vela Which was much better In almost every aspect I’ve also listened to the Revel  126Be which were absolutely destroyed by the Elac’s.I am downsize my system from Martin Logan electrostats and quad 2905 And would like a bookshelf that would have some of the same attributes of the quads. I listen primarily to jazz and would like to stay under $10,000. (Fast transient  response, resolution/detail, musicality)
I’m driving the system with a PS audio direct stream dac directly connected to a primaLuna evo 300 Power amp. I’m thinking of switching that out possibly for a pass labs 25/30.8, or possibly a benchmark power amp.
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wcheng2
40 posts
 
The Fujitsu TD-712z mk2 fits your priorities of "fast transient response, detail/resolution, and musicality" perfectly.  The first two are their strengths and I believe they were designed with them in mind.  Check out the design briefs on their website.  Pair them with the matching sub and you will have an incredible system.  
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ivanj
35 posts
 
Sound Lab Ministats. They have a dynamic woofer and an electrostatic tweeter. Available in many wood finishes. Since you already have a penchant for electrostatics, you’ll be at home wit them. They are self-powered and do not have to be plugged in.

You’ll also save a bundle as they list under $5k a pair. Disclosure: I am a dealer and many of my clients have socially distanced into their apartments hence they are keeping their full-range ’Labs for their country homes and upgrading to the Ministats in the city . At first I was surprised at the number I’ve sold, and the many brands clients have auditioned or replaced,  but this is definitely a speaker for the times!
fernski
9 posts
 
Totem Element Fire V2’s.  I’ve had the Raidho XT-1’s and I prefer the Totems.  The tweeter isn’t Raidho but the soundstage the torrent drives put out is absolutely incredible.  Phenomenal bass as well.
insearchofprat
189 posts
 
...Totem Mani ll - one of the best EVER!
pawsman
29 posts
 
Legacy Calibes; I've not heard a monitor with dynamics like this.
The AMT tweeter is very sweet and extended; It's a 3-way speaker in a 
2-way box with a dedicated 8" bass driver firing up. The best speaker
I've ever owned-

pawsman
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