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Hunt for new floor standers

Having sold my speakers, I’m in the hunt for a new pair of floor standers. I’m stepping up my game from the PSB Silver i’s that I had for years. I’d be interested in hearing from fellow Audiogoners about their suggestions for 2 channel, audio only towers. I’d like good bass response and prefer not to invest in a sub. Having said that, high end clarity is a must as well. Currently I’m using a tubed Rogue Super Magnum 99 preamp and a SS Belles 150A Hot Rod amp. In short time I may opt out of the Belles amp but for now it’s stays. I’ve auditioned the KEF R700 and the Sonus Faber Chameleons and liked them both but I’m not sure how either would play with my rig. My budget allows for mid $2K max and I’m OK with used equipment that’s been well taken care of. Insightful input is appreciated.
axspike
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b_limo
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@axspike , not sure how you fell into a rabbit hole with only 40 different, excellent choices provided in this one thread, lol!  
It’s actually pretty awesome how many great choices were suggested...

Anyhow, you’ll probably love the Monitors!  Really cool speakers.  Well built, nice drivers (bolted to the back of the cab, which is cool / unique), sound nice, and look great.  I don’t see how you won’t be pleased :-) I loved my Gold 50’s!

They should sound great with your front end, which is very nice by the way( don’t sell that amp!).

Happy Listening!

devilboy
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axspike OP
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b_limo- Thanks for the input. I narrowed the field down to the Monitors, Tannoy xt8f and the Fyne 502. The list could have gone on but I had to make a decision. It was frustrating not being able to audition any of the many choices everyone suggested. Hearing from Monitor owners such as yourself gives me additional peace of mind in advance of their arrival.
Thanks again.

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