Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp


Howdy folks!

I bought a Levinson 383 integrated years ago when it came out in 2000. I paired it with a pair of Revels and although it sounded good, not the perfect fit. Sold amp and speakers to sis and moved on. It worked perfect for her. After her recent passing, the amp is coming back home. Just curious what speakers you might suggest pairing it with. Nothing will replace my McIntosh Piega C10LTD combo in the main room but would like to hear it paired with the right speakers. That amp new was $6000 new. 100 watts. 

Something on the used market. They don't even need to look pretty just sound perfect. $2000 tops used is plenty. Thanks for your suggestions! 

Brent

knollbrent

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Thanks for checking in folks. As you can see, I already had the Revels and wasn't impressed with the combination of the two. There are best choices, I've made many best choices in my system. The revels were't one of them, not with this amp. 

Great suggestions coming in! And the harbeth M30.1 35th anniversary are vintage. I'd rather roll with vintage but that can be challenging when it comes to speakers. I use vintage tables, arms and carts. 

@jond I misunderstood. There was a 35th anniversary of the Harbeth I saw on Ebay. Not familar with the speaker but I'm sure it's good. Great info all around. 

Thank you everyone for your recommendations.Forgot about the CF4's I've got in the closet. When the amp arrives, I'll hook those bad boys up. in the mean time, love hearing everyones thoughts. 

 

The Revels I paired with the Levinson were the F30’s. It wasn’t necessarily my distaste for the Revels, I thought they were fine. I was disappointed with the fact that I just paid 6 grand for an amp that would clip when i really wanted to rock out. That’s the scoop with the Revels folks. 100 watts of solid state gets gobbled up quick. I have a MC402 McIntosh with 400x2 for my Piegas and I can clip that thing!

I'm guessing stand mount like some of you have suggested would be perfect. 805's

Also, as soon I get the amp, I'll fire up my Klipsch CF4's to see how those mate. 

Keep the suggestions and comments coming!

More excellent suggestions from Mike and Jafant. The B&W would be an easy pick. 

I've got a Piega sub too...

Look at all these fine recommendations. I appreciate everyones comments! When paired correctly, this amp and it's surrounding components will shine. I like the idea of some nice monitors on stands. Putting this together for the future. 

More great suggestions. 

@helomech I did like the Revels, just not with the Levinson. Great suggestions everyone.