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BEST SPEAKER THAT COMES TO LIFE AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS

My system is as follows:

  1. Martin Logan 11A Impressions hybrid electrostatic speakers.
  2. Bryston 4B3 cubed power amp 300 per channel into 8 and 500 into 4.
  3. Bryston BP-19 preamp, Chord Qutest Dac & Lumin U2 mini stream.
  4. SVS subs-pair of SB-4000
  5. I listen at 55-60 dbs. Can anybody recommend a speaker with a budget of $15,000.00 per pair that sounds alive and dynamic at low listening levels. My dealer sells, Totem, Triangle and Proac.
  6. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Due to age and ear issues I can listen comfortably at 55-60 dbs and not much louder. 
  7. Thanks in advance for any help that you can provide. 
kjl1065

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@kjl1065, 

+1 @porchlight1    

That is EXACTLY what I've done in my system: I have Maggie 1.7is (modded w/ outboard crossover upgrade--but that's another story), and have the Schitt Lokius sitting between a Prima Luna 300 preamp and a Parasound A21+.  Besides an additional 3db boost when "on", the 6 band adjustment make a huge difference w/ low level listening, (actually, any listening), and I can turn it off whenever I choose, easy-peasey. Like you, my normal listening levels are in the 60-65db range.  With the Lokius, the bass adjustment allows a full rich sound across the soundstage.  I'm very happy to have that unit in the system and eventually I'll move up to the flagship.  Good luck!

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