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So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
DeVore Fidelity Reference Silverbacks. 
CD isolation platfroms
Finite Elemente has made a significant sonic improvement for me. 
What speakers should I audition w/ a Mcintosh ma2
2nd the recommendation for DeVore and Verity.As for home auditioning, that is up to the dealer and whatever you can work out. IME, home auditioning of speakers is less likely than home auditioning of electronics. 
finding the right speakers for my room + budget
My first recommendation - the Verity Taminos - remains unchanged. For super flexibility in terms of room placement and for high value per $ spent on new gear, consider a new pair of Rega RS5's. The Rega RS5 is an excellent speaker. It is, of cours... 
DeVore Silverbacks
Charles1dad - Yes, the Solovox is a single driver speaker, and I would be giving up frequency extremes compared to the Silverbacks. I have multiple systems but only one room where the Solovox could go, and that is the room where the Silverbacks cu... 
DeVore Silverbacks
I am very, very pleased with the pairing of my Luxman MQ-88 with my Silverbacks. That said, if I were going to change amps, it would be to a Shindo for sure, and the Montrachet would be high on my list. As an aside, the main thing that keeps me fr... 
DeVore Silverbacks
Thanks, Audiofreakgeek. And agreed, there are many speakers that will go lower than the Silverbacks and some that have better dynamics. I have not heard Wilson speakers and do not care for B&W. KEF's are very nice IME. Happy Listening! Best re... 
DeVore Silverbacks
Audiofreakgeek - Your experience with the Silverbacks differs from mine somewhat. I have always found the bass and dynamics to be excellent and the speakers themselves to be very revealing of musical detail without being clinical. Which pre, amp, ... 
DeVore Silverbacks
Jdoris - The Verity Leonore and DF Silverback are just about the same price. In comparing the two, I felt the Silverbacks were superior in every way except one. I felt the Leonore's upper end was just a touch better; this was mostly apparent to me... 
DeVore Silverbacks
I have the Silverbacks in my reference system. They are the best overall multi-driver speaker I have heard at their approximate price point and below. I have heard them with both SS (Nagra, Audio Research, Luxman, Naim) and tube (Shindo, Leben, Lu... 
finding the right speakers for my room + budget
I suggest you consider the pair of Verity Taminos for sale now on the Gon. I have a pair of Taminos and have used them in a room very similar to your situation with great success. They are very musical and I believe meet your criteria perfectly. Y... 
Suggestions on cartridge upgrade
Ortofon 2M Black. 
$20k top, full range speakers?
DeVore Fidelity Reference Silverback or Verity Leonore. Both are excellent albeit quite different in their musical presentation. 
New to TT's some advice questions
For $2750 you can get a new Well Tempered Amadeus. Fabulous turntable! 2nd the rec for a record cleaning machine. 
Best $3,000 speaker/amp combo?
Anthem 225 integrated for sure. That leaves you $1500 for speakers. Used Vandys, perhaps?