There must be some aspect of the 1038's that you liked enough to buy them. So, have you thought about auditioning the Kanta # 2's? I've seen some used ones lately in the $6K range.
When I was speaker shopping a few years ago I auditioned the 1038's and the Kanta # 2's (I didn't buy either one of them); and, I could not believe how much better the Kanta was. Just a thought, YMMV. Good luck in your search!
When I was speaker shopping a few years ago I auditioned the 1038's and the Kanta # 2's (I didn't buy either one of them); and, I could not believe how much better the Kanta was. Just a thought, YMMV. Good luck in your search!