High end speakers at low volume


After having got accustomed to my new Vitus RI-101 mk II, I came to the conclusion that I need to improve my system's performance at low volume to enjoy music more.

Current sources: LinnLP12, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Nucleus. 
Speakers: Avalon Idea. 
Shunyata Delta NR V2 and Hemingway Indigo PC, Tara Labs Forté, TQ 2 Black diamond IC.

I am looking at replacing the Avalon Idea with speakers that could improve the low volume listening experience. I listen to 60 / 70db, I can afford to go up to 85db for very short time (neighbours).

I am also considering to purchase a Loki Max which I understood being quite a neutral EQ unit.

I have selected a few speakers which should match my musical taste based on what I have read:

- YG Carmel 2
- Wilson Sabrina X
- Vandersteen treo ct
- TAD ME1

I don't have the chance to listen to them except the TAD ME1 which I have enjoyed very much but not in my apartment.

Budget max $15k new or used.

I am looking for speakers sounding musical, with wide soundstage, not cold, detailed yet not analytical.

I mostly listen to classic rock, blues and jazz.

The system sits at the end of the long wall in a living room measuring 33x13ft, listening position 8ft from the speakers.

Unfortunately I have to face a tough WAF putting several limits:

- speakers must have a clean design, not black, not too hifi looking... and not too big
- distance from the wall behind the speakers 25cm

I don't mind changing amplifier if it will be necessary to match the next speakers.

I haven't found a preamp that I could consider a good candidate except a very expensive CSport featuring a loudness button which works very well (tested at Ana Mighty Sound).

I would much appreciate some advice from who knows well the above speakers or who had similar needs.

ricco275

Good luck in your journey and my experience as I have upgraded my components- the low level listening has improved and my guess is because of the improved sound signal to the speakers. 
 

This has been true over three amplifiers - McIntosh MC 302, Moon M400 and Moon 860A v2. 

@phusis , I agree entirely but baby steps. Let Rocco get used to his new processor first.. We might already be stretching his budget.

Your Vitus amp is absolutely top class.  Unless you want an amp with loudness or tone controls I don’t think you will find any change to the low volume rendition by changing amps. 

I don’t think you need 100db efficiency necessarily but probably 90+. 85db efficient dudes are made more mid volume at least the one I’ve heard to come alive.  

I’m very happy with the Vitus. I many just need

to smoothen up things with the right cables.