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Speaker Upgrade Recommendation for Current Analog System - under $10,000 Budget

Music lovers/audiophiles, looking for input.
Considering a speaker upgrade to full range, floorstanders. Current analog system setup - recent full upgrade to Jolida JD 202 intergated amp. (40 watts), VPI Scout w JM 9 arm, Benz Mirco L2 cart, Tyler Acoustic Reference Monitors, ACI Force sub, Jolida JD 100 CD player. Have enjoyed current system for 15+ yrs. COVID and my location presents a challenge to auditioning. Based on articles and reviews narrowed considerartion to Salk Songbird3 BeAT, GoldenEar Triton One.R, Nola Contender S3. Refined to GoldenEar and Nola speakers. Seems GoldenEar may be the easiest for place in room. Reviews show them to share simular sound signature. Alternative option: switch out ACI Force for two Rythmik F12G subs, upgrade phono pre-amp and call it a day.
Listening room - 12' X 30' (configuration - odd shaped third floor (main room has window well, with narrow 6 ft. hallway to steps w/ separate room by steps). Favorite genries: Jazz and R&B, however, love music (1500 LP's). Probably last system change, looking at retirement with more time to enjoy my music. Appreciate the input.              
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chuckjonez
34 posts
 
I’m surprised no one has mentioned DeVore Fidelity. Their reviews are raves, and several audio journalists have them in their reference systems. 
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rvpiano
2,654 posts
 
I own the GE Triton 1’s. Run them with a tube preamp and a Benchmark amp.
I find them to be wonderful full range and accurate speakers.

fitzrobert
7 posts
 
Salk is great.
If you had a bit more power I would recommend the Maggies (3.7) with a REL bottom.  Yep, they are LARGE, but they are lovely.
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miamiangler
34 posts
 
I have owned the Salk Song3 Beats for almost 2 years and really like them.  The finish is so nice, I have distressed mahogany veneer.   I have 200 watts so not sure how 40 will do.   I started out with a Krell FPB 200 amp and Krell KRC2 preamp, after buying a new house I switched to a 200 watt McIntosh integrated to cut down on size and number of boxes.    200 watts drives them very easily.  Call Jim Salk, he is a very nice guy that will be honest with you and not pushy at all.  Good luck!
bjpricing
14 posts
 
My dimes worth IF you can find a used set of khorns for the cabinets only. I bought the full Volti Audio upgrade and installed myself. If I can do it anybody can. Khorns are now on an otherworldly level. About 107 sensitivity. Can be powered by a 5 wpc single ended tube amp. Respond if interested. I am 78, wish I had done it years ago.
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