Speaker upgrade for Primaluna EVO 300 - Looking to find some audio nirvana bliss!


I have a Primaluna EVO 300  with KT120s running into Rega RS5 speakers.  When I use my tube Fosgate phono stage, the system is pretty awesome. ( Warm thick and alive). 

Without the phono stage, the sound is a little thinner, a little less bass, and a little less alive.  I've had my Rega speakers for almost 15 years and am ready to upgrade.  

I listen to rock: REM, Nora Jones, Sound Garden, Pearl Jam, Zeppelin, etc.  

I have an old  Cayin Spark HA-1A EL84 headphone amp I listen to with Grado PS500e headphones.  That's the sound I want.  Thick and real.  It draws me in.  

My budget is up to $5,000.  I'm good with used.  

I'm dealing with limited space or I probably would've already bought the Klipsch Forte IV speakers.  I need something no more than 12" wide.  I'd prefer small towers, like my current Regas.  

What speakers am I looking for?

randybrinkman

There is a pair of Spendor D7.2 floor standers listed here for $5500. Make an offer on them! I doubt you would go wrong with a Spendor!

Wharfdale Lintons. Stereophile class B. Add a subwoofer and they can jam better than most bookshelf speakers and better than a lot of tower loudspeakers. Very close to the Grado sound you are looking for. Tubes or solid state will work fine. A pretty good deal on top of that. Good bang for the buck. 

If the Sonus Faber Sonetto III are of interest, contact me. I have a pair in wenge available.

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