A used pair of Joseph Audio Pulsars or even Profiles would likely be a meaningful step up from the Gallos. There's also a nice pair of ProAc D20rs here now that incorporate a ribbon tweeter if you're looking that way. But if you're maybe up for a different and potentially game-changing experience, there's a pair of basically new Nola Viper IIa here now listed at $3k. Anyway, just some good alternatives to explore.
speakers that would be a clear upgrade to Gallo CL-3
I have started the process of shopping for a speaker upgrade to my Gallo CL3’s which I really like, but as you all know there’s that itch...so my budget is max 5k but would really like to keep it to 3500 new or used. I just weaned off of tubes and sold my dac by going to the amazing Job INTegrated amp with built in dac. With a nice power cord on it, this thing is scary good for the price and I don’t miss tubes in the least, and I love minimalism.
System:
Gallo CL3
Job INTegrated
sotm sms200 streamer
(also have a TT and CDP that I barely use)
Speakers I have been thinking about:
Goldenear Triton 2+ and 1
Ryan 620 or 630
Used Vandersteen Treo
What do you guys think of my shortlist? Anything I should add? I was curious about Aurum Cantus especially at the price/performance ratio and in home trial, but I get nervous about resale. ANyone have experience with them?
System:
Gallo CL3
Job INTegrated
sotm sms200 streamer
(also have a TT and CDP that I barely use)
Speakers I have been thinking about:
Goldenear Triton 2+ and 1
Ryan 620 or 630
Used Vandersteen Treo
What do you guys think of my shortlist? Anything I should add? I was curious about Aurum Cantus especially at the price/performance ratio and in home trial, but I get nervous about resale. ANyone have experience with them?