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Help Choosing Speakers

I am looking to find a nice pair of speakers that will work well in a relatively small dedicated listening room. My setup is 100% analog, tube amp, turntable, phono pre. I am trying to keep a minimalist approach.

Turntable: Thorens TD-150
Phono Pre: AudioResearch PH3
Amp: Decware MiniTorii
Speakers: DIY MarkAudio A12P in SuperPensil

Room Dimensions: 11' W x 12' 4" L x 10' H

So far I have been looking around at a lot of options and while I don't want to limit myself to 94 dB+ efficient speakers. I would like to be able to keep my Decware MiniTorii in place if possible.

LegacyAudio Signature SE is top on my list, little bit more than I wanted to spend, but this is a lifetime purchase. I have also looked at SalkSound Veracity ST but I am concerned about the Decware amps being able to push those. I have also looked at the Decware HR-1s which look impressive.

Of course its difficult to buy speakers without hearing them, any other recommendations/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone has heard the Legacy Audio Signatures with a Decware amplifier and has any details, that would be spectacular.

Thanks,

Ron

hifiron

Showing 7 responses by gdnrbob

gdnrbob
4,421 posts
 
+1 for the Zu line.
Very efficient, very clean, very detailed sound.
If you buy direct, they have a trial period, too. So, you can evaluate them.
gdnrbob
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As a Vandy owner, I think if you are considering the Vandy 1's or 2's, you should get at least one or better yet, a pair of 2w subs. Since the Vandy sub crossover (M5-HP) will filter out low frequencies, you probably wouldn't have to get a more powerful amp.
Sbanks recommendation for Johnny Rutan is a sound one. He will give you lots of great information you can trust.
I also +1, the recommendation for McCormack amps. I own the DNA-1 and MicroPower Drive.
I am currently moving to Atma-Sphere amps and preamp. I haven't got things hooked up yet, but when I do, I'll let you know what I think, if you wish.
gdnrbob
4,421 posts
 
Since you need an efficient speaker, I would also remind you about the Zu speakers. I own a pair of Union and a pair of Omen Bookshelf speakers. Both are quite capable-a little different from the Vandy's, but very listenable( I bought them to see what a speaker without a crossover sounded like). Like the Spatial's, they have a trial period for auditioning.
They are also very nice to talk to.
gdnrbob
4,421 posts
 
As been stated before, a McCormack amp would be a great synergistic and cost effective way to get more power. 
I have a DNA-1 with updates and it mates great with my 3a sig's.
If you really want to go cheap (price-wise), a used Adcom 555 would give lots of power without sacrificing sound. I still have mine (30 years old) and it even gives the McCormack a run for the money. Mr. Pass could really design 'em.
gdnrbob
4,421 posts
 
+1 Bassdude2
gdnrbob
4,421 posts
 
Not to hijack a thread, but,Audiotroy, could you expand upon your description of the Zu as 'colored'. PM me if you wish.

Hifiron, congrats on your choice. I was hoping you would go with the Vandy's, but a quick google of the Spatial shows them to be quite a handsome speaker. I haven't listened to them yet, but your positive reaction has piqued my interest.
gdnrbob
4,421 posts
 
Ron,If you want tubes, have you considered Atma-Sphere?
A quick Google shows the Decware speakers priced at $2,500, the Vandy's are half that price. If the Vandy's win then they really are 'Dragon slayers'. Like the Spatial's, the design of the Decware's is interesting. Let us know what you hear. Thanks for the info on the Spatial's.

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