What improvements and sound characteristics are you looking for?
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?
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I do not believe the Logan’s are your weakest link. I believe the weakest link is the internal MAC DAC and use of a PC for streaming. I recommend a dedicated DAC and streamer. There are many choices each with their own sound pallet. Go with preowned units. For example, a preowned Bticasti M3 and Aurender N150 will get you in or slightly over budget based on HifiShark recent sales. if you are set on speakers, +1 @soix . Define what improvements you wish to achieve over the current SQ of your system. Once you have a goal, there may be options to reaching your goal other than disowning the Logans. |
@jsalerno277 +1. IMHO your streamer, DAC, and phono pre could all be significantly upgraded. |
Since you like panels, look at these Although they're a couple generations old now, a step ahead comparing your ML's Still relavant and better mids/highs than many current $10K speakers? Long game-If you're a real LP fan, separate phono and upgrade from the AT OC9 to ART9(big upgrade for not much $) |
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