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What to replace DQ-10s with?

I have owned the Dahlquist DQ-10s with DQ-1W subwoofer for 30 years and I just love them. However, I am tempted to tempted to try another speaker system in search of better sound. Money is an object and I've researched as possible replacements the Vandersteen 2Cs, Yamaha NS1000s, or a FMI mini-J system.

I would keep the DQ-1W subs with any of these other systems to augment the base.

Would like opinions from people familiar with these specific speaker systems on whether they would be an upgrade to the DQs.
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rtilden
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Back in the '80's, I cut my teeth on the DQ10s, and I really liked the Randall Research modification back then. After a few years I "upgraded" to the Quad ESL63s, along with the Spectral amp and preamp. I loved the Quads until I played my first bombastic symphony on them. The Quads just lacked the dynamics of my DQ10s and made me regret selling them to a some degree.

If you love the DQ10s, I would recommend following the advice of tan43 and give them a thorough upgrade on drivers and crossover components. After all these years, I still miss them.
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