Need new speakers to pair with my Luxman MQ88uc amp


 

Just sold my Crites modded Klipsch Chorus 1 speakers. They delivered way above their price point but looking for more bass and imaging. I went down the path of low output tube amps and higher efficiency speakers. I have a budget of + - $3K. I prefer to hear something in person and narrowed my selection to these locally available options:

Fyne 502sp. 92db efficiency. Made in Scotland. Titanium tweeter. 8 ohms. Frequency: 30hz - 34khz. Bass enhancing technology (but don’t they all claim to have that?)

Zu Definition Mk2 101db efficiency, 8 ohms. The active amp in each speaker was removed and now powered with a Leon sub amp. Sean Casey says this works but needs to be set up a certain way and recommends hiring a sound engineer to do the work. Sounds complicated but wiling if they deliver. These sold for over $10K and can get them for under $3K.

Audio Kinesis Jazz. These have a 93db efficiency and go down to 30hz, I believe. These also have a tuning port on the back to control bass tone. I understand, these were designed around an Atma-Sphere 30 watt tube amp so could be a good match  

Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII - These are the least efficient from the group at 90db. They go down to about 36hz. They are 4 ohm but my Luxman has a 4 ohm tap but wonder about any potential strain on the amp and putting out enough power when needed. 

I have a larger room for my audio gear but my effective listening area is with speakers set about 9’ apart with listening chair about 9’ in the center. I listen to all genres of rock oriented music from the 60’s to today. I also listen to a lot of jazz and blues. Some other local options may pop up but for now these are my choices. I’m sans speakers now and would like to make a decision fairly soon. Thanks!

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You can get Fyne 502sp for $3k? Pounce. I owned the 501 & 502 (non sp). Their bass is startling. Plus they have the magic Tannoy mids & imaging. 

Actually $3600. They’re demos a friend of mine is selling. That’s good feedback. Would like some bass without adding subs. Mids and imaging are good! Thx. 

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@jc51373 Yes, I have CL 38uC for sale along with my MQ 88uC for sale on A.M. Need to list them here as well. This combination of amp and preamp has been very satisfying. Musical with enough staging and detail to for any audiophile. They probably weren’t the most ideal fit for my Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII’s but they drove them well enough and enjoyed many good listening sessions with this combination. However, I came across an excellent opportunity to purchase a pair of Avalon Eidelon Diamond speakers, so the Sonetto VIII"s are for sale at $3,900. With the Avalon’s I just need more juice, so reluctantly putting the Luxman’s up for sale. Hope to find a new home for the Luxman’s and Sonetto VIII’s soon.