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
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My first choice would be Magnepans 1.6 for about 1500. Leaves plenty of cash for cables
As you like smooth and bassy, I agree with Jvia. Vand. 2Ce/sig or 3A/sig, and also PSB Stratus Gold or Silver would fit your criteria, and all are excellent speakers. But as noted, there are many. Cheers. Craig
Look at www.legacy_audio.com They have excellent speakers. I have bought and sold speakers over the years until I bought Legacy. They sound as good as anything out there and you can spend about what you want.
Jim
Since you already have a Rega piece (that I take you like) maybe you can go listen to some Rega speakers, provided they're available for audition. His speakers may be one of the best kept secrets in audio right now.
If you're buying used, for under 2.5 you'd be hard pressed to beat the Vandy 3Asigs if you're looking for smooth, musical, plenty of detail and bass. Not the greated imaging or soundstage and you can definately find something more detailed (like Theils). As the others have said, this is a problem to have. Should be fun.