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

Open Baffle speakers:

- Caladan

- Spatial Audio

- Pure Audio Project

These do show up on the used market from time to time too.

Thanks lonemountain

At one time I was even thinking of covering the back of the Martin Logan panels just to hear the difference. I also have a pair of Maggies but they came unglued and I have not listened to them in 15 years.

Since your are a distributor, where are you located?

Well I heard the ATC 40's and really liked them. They are a bit on the small side for me. (size wise) I think part of what I was/am looking for in upgraded speakers is larger sound (for lack of a better description at this moment). That means two things, I need to extend my budget to between 5k and 10k. And, perhaps shoot for the ATC 100 or 150's.