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Upgrade from Martin Logan Sequel II's to ????????

10 years ago my re-paneled & new Capped crossover Martin Logan Sequel II’s speakers were the best part of my system. Now 10 years later after some upgrades I think they are the weakest link. I am looking for suggestions on a different speaker under 5K or preferably under 3k if I can swing it.

Current equipment list: McIntosh C49 Preamp, VPI Classic Table with a AT OC9XSL Cart, Mark Levinson  No 23 Amp. Currently using the C49’s built in DAC and Phono Preamp. Streaming Qobuz via USB through a MacMini 2018 using BitPerfect to bypass any alteration to the bits (I hope).

Room is 13 feet wide x 16 feet long x 8 foot ceilings. Not sure what else to list. Suggestions?

chippieboy

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Look into the latest version of ATC SCM40 passive. Used within your budget. 
I owned ML Aries and Montis and heard the Sequel and SLIIII. They’re old. The SCM40 will have similar delicate and warm sound but will be more resolving and easier to drive. A much more modern sound. Audition them if possible. 

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I think you’re going to like ATC. One other speaker that I can think of that does the mids really well but needs careful matching is B&W. May be the older 804D3 is within your budget. They do love high quality power though. Don’t listen to all the B&W haters out there. Check them out. Easy to audition the newest series in best buy. Nay be even listen to 703 S2. 

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