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Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range

I’ve heard Proacs, Personas 3 and 5, Ryans, Wilsons, Wilson Benesch, Monitor Audios, B and Ws and several others in the 10-$20,000 range.  My favorite so far is the KEF Reference 3.  I would consider the Reference 5 but, as I’ve posted before, there is no place to hear them within 400 miles. Still plan to hear the Focal 2 and 3. Unless I love the Focals, I'm inclined to either go with the KEF Reference 3 or wait a couple of months (or more) to check out the new Magico A3.  My room is 24x18.  I have Audio Research electronics and 20 plus year old Proac Response 3.5 speakers.  It’s been a long process and I’m not sure if I’ll be relieved or disappointed when it ends.  Hard to decide if the Magico’s are worth waiting for.  Thoughts?
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@ozzy62 

Johnny R at Audio Connections knows more about speakers than you forgot.  I have been in his showrooms and the Vandersteens blew me away, it didn't sound like the closed in treble shy 2ci's that I once had.  It sounded like pure music.

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@ozzy62 

My only reason for saying that (and it didn't come out the right way) was because of the answer you gave which was directed at Audio Connection.  I do know nothing about you and for that, I do apologize.  Take care.

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Well, in my system, the Triton Refs  are all positives.  Deep articulate and tuneful bass that goes all the way down.  You can rattle the fillings in your teeth if so inclined.  Mids and highs are very smooth and they image like mini-monitors.  With 93.5db efficiency, you can drive them with any decent amp.  I use a 150wpc McIntosh solid state amp for mine but I have heard them with 35 watt tube amps as well.  The speakers are very easy to listen to, no fatigue, and I know I honestly couldn't have gotten more speaker for the 8500.00 selling price.  It's a win, win situation.
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