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Best Full Range Speaker, 750- 1k

I am in the process of rebuilding my system, and wanted to tap the Audiogon community's opinions on the best full range speaker in the $750-$1,000 used price range. Right now, the front-runner on my list is the Meadowlark Kestrel Hot Rod. Other speakers I've heard good things about are the Thiel 1.5, PSB Stratus series, and Vandersteen's.

The associated equipment will be a Belles 150A Hot Rod amp, a Rogue 66 pre, and a Sony DV-9000ES CD/SACD/DVD player. I value musicality and an engaging sound above clinical detail, precision and transparency. I listen primarily to classical (chamber and symphonic, some choral), small scale jazz, and female vocals.

I'd appreciate all your comments on the Meadowlark's, how they compare to some of the other speakers I've mentioned, as well as any other recommendations in this price range. Thanks in advance!

Eric
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Hi Eric. When you mention you value musicality and engaging
sound, Spendor 3/1, 2/3 and Harbeth HL-P3ES2 comes to mind.
The Harbeth's are the finest mini-monitors that I've heard.
Later add a sub if more bass is needed. Glorious sounding
speaker with beautiful wood veneers. First-rate, world class
quality without a doubt. Good Luck in your quest. Bill
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