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Speaker upgrade

I would like to hear thoughts on upgrading my speakers. I am very happy with my current system, but am thinking of upgrading the speakers. Not made up my mind yet, but very close. I have changed my gears recently and deciding whether to keep my current speakers or try different.
I currently have Aerial acoustics 7T, with 2 REL S5/SHOs. Aerial acoustics 7T are one hell of a speaker, and I never thought I will change them: they are very neutral and transparent, which plays exactly what you feed them. I still think they are excellent and In fact, on many forums, I have constantly bragged about them and still do, for good reasons. But I guess, time has come to change. Looking for speakers with better resolution, big soundstage, organic and sweet mids. If I can get more of everything my 7T does, it will be a jackpot. Budget is < 35K (used OK).
I have thought of Magico S5 MK2, Vimberg Tonda, Marten Mingus, Rockport Avior II. Others include Von Shweikert VR55 and Vivid Audio Giya G1. Hard to audition all, but have heard S5 Mk2 and Rockport Avior II which are close top.
My other systems include, AF strumento no. 4 mk2 amps, VAC renaissance mk V pre-amp fed by Luxman D-10x (DAC/SACD player) and Antipodes CX/S30 (server/streamer). I use roon mostly and listen vocals, Jazz, classical, Indie Rock, contemporary instrumental and the likes. Room size is 17 x 14 and height is 10 feet. I have already done all room acoustics. Cables are Silversmith Fideliums (never going to change that) and Shunyata anaconda/python, TQ black diamond and AQ Hurricane.
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steve59
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I've decided speakers are like motorcycles there is no single do it all, too many compromises.

 My previous system had 2 pair of speakers  the R105/3 ROCKED, could sustain 114 db with very low distortion and detailed enough to hear the singers breathe, but sometimes I wanted a different perspective so I added the VA beethovens that I could swap out for jazz or other easy listening. I saved some money and decided I wanted a pair of those class A speakers I'd been reading about. I just want to suggest the chances for success for you, especially if you stay with passive speakers is slim. 

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just had a brain storm. Call Jim Salk and describe what you got and what you want and see what he has to offer.
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steve59
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If I could make the commitment to buying speakers blind with a checkbook big enough match components later or say an additional $25k for components it would be easy to choose speakers. 
I've been thru a few and am enjoying a couple now 1 passive and 1 active dsp. I think while i'm trying passive speakers I'm going to try the Kef Blades as I've seen amplification as meager as the hegel h360 drive them and they have potential.
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Wouldn't it be cool if you could just bolt a supercharger onto the 7t and be done? There's a pair of persona 9h currently listed for less than a pair of 5f's so buy em and try em. They do better with warmer electronics but at the price they're listed if you don't like them at home resell them.

I have the persona 7f I bought in october this year and while I don't think I need the 9h capabilities for my music at this price I would have.
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Congrats on the MA pl500's. The MA of  old were too bright for my ears but the latest offerings, while I haven't heard them look to use a much better tweeter.
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