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Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
I haven't heard all the speakers you mention, but I recently replaced my harbeth super hl5 plus with the KEF reference ones in my main system. There are more detailed, more dynamic, have a great soundstage and imaging, and are easier to listen to ... 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
I meant to say sealed design. Apparently the caffeine hadn't kicked in yet. 
What are you streaming tonight?
I started listening to Blue Öyster Cult - The Symbol Remains but didn't have a chance to listen to it all.  I'm about halfway through now and so far, I'd say this is one of their best releases.  Some great songwriting and excellent playing. 
DSpeaker Antimode 2.0 or 2 more Subs?
You go your way, I'll go mine.  I'll take the added headroom and the benefit of multiple subs cancelling out nodes, over equalization.  Don't get me wrong, I think the Anti-mode could help.  I've been thinking about trying one out in my system. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Play grading my other copy of 10CC - The Original Soundtrack.  This one is close to NM-.  I guess I didn't need to buy a new copy of it. 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
You should be able to find a used pair of Harbeth P3ESR within your budget.  With their ported design, they will work with near wall placement.  They don't have a lot of bass.  If you want more bass, then The Vento Reference 9.2 DC might be the ti... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bachman-Turner Overdrive II 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Nightfly is one of my desert island disks. I'll never tire of that.  
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My bad, I thought you were talking about the Canton speakers. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Kansas - Masque. I picked up a copy of this recently and really liked it but it was a little beat up. I found a pristine sounding copy on discogs that I'm listening to now. 
vpi classic
Supposedly AJ himself did it. I only say supposedly because it was a different US distributor at the time I had it done and he was a little sketchy. 
vpi classic
@sokogear I bought the MC Two for $500, used. When it arrived, there was no diamond on the cantilever. The seller gave me a full refund and said they didn't want it back.  I sent it off to have it rebuilt. The rebuild was $500. It ended up being o... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
10CC - Sheet Music  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
10CC - Bloody Tourists 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Wings - At the Speed of Sound