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carerra4s

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I’m amazed and at the number of responses and truly appreciate the detail and wealth of information this topic has generated. Since I’m leaning towards pre-owned gear, it’ll likely come down to my short list, compiled from those suggested in this ... 
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Wouldn’t you know it: choice set of Vandersteen 1Ci’s currently on eBay, just waiting to be snapped up. Hmmm. Would those, however, be too much speaker for my space? As mentioned at the outset, the room is only about 12’ x 12.’ While I realize tha... 
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...and just when I thought I’d narrowed this down. Will take a look at that recommendation as well. I’m all about approaching some high end, without taking out a 2nd mortgage. If my wife knew what I’ve got tied up in my preamp, I’d already been se... 
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Will be mounting on stands. While I'd prefer a larger speaker in general, domestic equilibrium mandates as small a footprint as possible.  
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Looking seriously at the Sonus Faber Venere 1.5's and Wharfedale 225's. HUGE price differential, though aesthetically, the former are works of art. 
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I appreciate everyone taking some of their time to share their expertise and knowledge. Much food for thought, the majority of which I was not even familiar, having focused primarily on “the usual suspects,” with respect to manufacturers.Even if i... 
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Excellent. More to consider... thanks!!! 
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Remarkable. Was just this moment reading the Stereophile write-up from 2012, and it ref'd aforementioned white paper on the LS-50's...Thanks for your recommendations, and also for props on my CJ. Love those tubes! Only wish I could afford a tube p... 
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Thanks a lot! I'm not afraid of previously owned gear, and in fact EVERYTHING I own came to me through prior ownership. Given that, that might provide me a pair at my $1k threshold.