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Speakers to replace Monitor Audio Studio 20SEs

I am looking to replace my ageing but much loved Monitor Audio Studio 20SE speakers which I have had for 12 years. System is a Trichord modified Esoteric P700 transport feeding a Musical Fidelity Triviata 21 DAC into a Krell KRC HR pre & FPB300c power amp combo. Hydra 8 feeds front end components & a Hydra 2 the FPB300c. Cables are VH F4 power & VH Pulsar & Eichmann Express 6 I.C.s & Express 6 speaker cables. I really am quite happy with the sound & only want a change as it is becoming apparent that in terms of resolution, the Monito Audios are a bit long in the tooth when compared to modern speakers.
I am considering Von Schweikert VR4 JR; Tyler Linbrook Signature monitors; JM Lab Electra 926; or a pair of second hand Wilson Watt & Puppy 5s, which I can get used for around $5,500 here where I live.
I am looking for my replacement speakers to retain all the Studio 20Se's strengths of neutral to slightly mellow presentation with lots of air. I also need speakers with excellent soundstaging and the ability to disappear & play reasonably loud. This but with better resolution.

Any advise you can give will be much aprpeciated.
solentgreen
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tabl10s
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Have you checked the torque on the screws surrounding the driver over the years?
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onhwy61
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Every two or three years I tighten them down. It was more of an issue the first few years, but not much lately.
fhet
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I would be glad to know what the end of your search is.
I have got the SE20 too and frankly speaking the only speakers that beat them, but not by a large margin, cost at least 10K and up.
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