From Audio Note AN/J-D to where?

Thank you for your responses. 

My budget is flexible. My intent is to find speakers that give me an emotional experience. If the speakers are 18.000$, so be it. 

Schetl speakers are 25000 EU and I have seriously been considering them, but Schetl recommend rooms from 30 to 100 square meters and they require some space from the wall, which doesn't make sense to my listening room as it is now.

Thank you for some intelligent reflections Decooney. 

I was quite impressed with Oto Phono SE Signature which I find as an attractive and affordable amplifier. I also like Audio Note products but for me it seems that after level 3, the prices reaches astronomical heights. I'm very well aware that the costs of running a production line of that size, using high quality components (silver) and constantly developing and researching new ideas, but it appears that a lot of smaller producers, Yamamoto Sound Craft, are building exceptional amplifiers that are more budget-friendly. Even though they are different brands I would suggest that they have a similar approach to audio reproduction.

I would also suggest that a single-ended amplifier from Yamamoto using VT-52 with point-to-point wiring, no negative feedback and an approach to the most simple and circuit would cost a lot more if it had Audio Notes logo on it. The same goes with speakers. 

I'm not sure if it's reasonable to compare these two brands, so I would rather claim that they have produce have high quality amplifiers. 

In terms of speakers I'm quite confident with the AN-E/SPe HE. It is an easy and quite safe choice, but before deciding I'm trying to see if there are options that I oversee: open baffle systems, field coil (I've heard one should consider this carefully since it's a complex system), horn speakers etc. 

First of all I do really appreciate Audio Note products and there are no doubts, that they are a leading enterprise in the audio industry. I'm very amazed by how much effort they put into producing every single component themselves. The output transformers are astonishing. However, with this post I'm trying to nuance my understanding a bit and would be pleased if someone would elaborate on open baffle systems versus Audio Note AN-E SPe/HE for instance. 

I have been recommended the Avantgarde Duo Mezzo. They look astonishing!

I live in Denmark.

Hello again Decooney.

I was recommended the Duo Mezzo. A friend of mine talked with a German enthusiast who sold his pair (used) for a lot less. 

I have never had the chance, unfortunately. I wonder if there’s a distributor in Denmark. 

Thanks for all the recommendations. I will try to study each and everyone of them carefully.

The easy and most obvious choice will be the AN-E SPe/HE. I like their natural tone and I also like their classic, sophisticated designs. It might sound silly but for me I also appreciate that speakers are nice to look at and have in your room. 

My point with Audio Note is that they offer high quality, high-end speakers. It appears though that AlNiCo and Field Coil versions are quite expensive and it may be possible to reach to the same level/quality by looking into smaller brands that aren't as popular as Audio Note. 

I have been studying Swissonor B.A.C.H. 12D, a 2-way coaxial and coplanar loudspeaker with Tractrix-horn. I must get to know more about the whole technical aspect since I can't say what a 2-way coaxial solution with bring and how the Tractrix horn is great (or not). 

Living Voice seems like an extraordinary company. I must try to locate a dealer and set up a demonstration.

It's quite interesting with the Js. Honestly I think my current entry level Audio Note speakers are nice for the price. I just want more of everything. I was in my local Audio Note store (first official shop in the world by the way) and there was a gentleman who listened to the Ongaku with M9 on AN-E SEC speakers. It was enchanting. I'm not ready to spend that amount on a system just yet. 

Anyway I was told that this gentlemen was a lifelong customer of Audio Note and he owns a customized pair of the Js. Audio Note made a specific AlNiCo J-model just for him. He must be a good customer. I imagine those could be nice in my study.