Wow, up to 3 grand to replace a pair of A50's! Geez, have you got tons to choose from. Was a great speaker in its day, and not bad today, still play with some(sadly in a way, more than just some) of the $500 and under stuff. I just looked at a pair down in GA, but did not buy. Look at Thiels or Vandersteens, Their easy to own and find, to live with and you have enough power. I consider them to be similar in sound and approach. Might look at the Merlin/Paradigm/PSB lines as well. Damn, I mean there is a ton, and I have just mentioned the better know stuff. You won't have to spend that 3k either unless you just want to, I am pretty sure 1k or so in todays speaker will outperform the Dynaco. Would like to have that assignment.
Help Me Get Out Of The Dark Ages
For 19 years I have been happily living with Dynaco A-50 speakers. Remember them - two-way with a 1.5" tweeter and two 10" aperodic drivers. Over the years there have been various electronics behind them. The end of 2001 I splurged with a Creek 5350SE integrated amp and a Rega Planet 2000 Cd player, as well as assorted combinations of Cardas cables. The result is that the A-50s sound better than they ever have. So what's the problem? I know there are a lot of good speakers out there that are more detailed with better imaging, sound stage, etc., but I really like the Dynaco sound -smooth, neutral and bassy. Can anyone that remembers the Dynaco sound recommend a speaker that is somewhat similar and that would work with the the Creek and the Rega. My price range is up to $3000 new. Any help would be appreciated