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High efficiency desktop speakers

Hello,

As the title suggests I am looking for a pair of high efficiency desktop speakers.  95dB/watt at 8+ ohms is good, but if I can find speakers that are 98dB/watt at 8+ ohms or even higher sensitivity that would be even better based on the amp I will use to drive them. The amp is a custom made hybrid using 6sn7 and 6j5 tubes. I am using a Sonnet Morpheus DAC and Sonnet Hermes streamer, this will be for a streaming only system. My listening is all over the board as I like great recordings but I mostly listen to rock, jazz, female vocals, the Dead, and deep house music with a bit of opera and classical mixed in. Not looking to add a sub but have a small SVS if needed. Budget is 2K or less. I appreciate your help.

John 

curtisvill

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curtisvill OP
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Thank you for all the responses, I really appreciate it.

@blisshifi, that is an intriguing option.  I would not consider myself the most talented when it comes to woodworking but my local shop uses a cabinet maker for their custom speakers so this might be an option.  Desktop space for speakers is fairly small, I will have to measure exactly how big it is.

@carlsbad, I am not adverse to using powered speakers but I love the sound of my amp.

@dekay, I currently use Audio Note ANE/LX speakers in my main system and I love them, no need to upgrade them in the near future.  I will see if I can locate a pair of the AX 2s but will see if my local AN dealer has a pair to audition.

@ghdprentice I have not heard the Totems so I will have to see if there is a dealer local to me.  There is a pair of white Mites on eBay for $580 including shipping which seems like a good deal.

Any other suggestions?

John

curtisvill OP
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@blisshifi, sorry for the delayed reply, I've been at my restaurant.  Speakers will sit 20" from the back wall and 4'-4 1/2" apart.

curtisvill OP
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@blisshifi The amp produces 10W into 8ohm, 5.5W into 30ohm, and 2.5W into 80ohm. I have used it to power a pair of Audio Note ANE/LX which it has done so effortlessly. I had it built as a headphone amp and had the maker put in speaker taps for just sort of thing. 

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