david_ten

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Whats playing on your system today?
Schubert: Forellenquintett - Trout Quintet  ---  Anne-Sophie Mutter / Daniil Trifonov 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
@tweak1  Look into this remaster of Private Dancer...https://www.superdeluxeedition.com/news/tina-turner-private-dancer-30th-anniversary-deluxe-edition/ 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
FYI - There are two Nenuphar active listings here on the 'Gon. Both in the Black finish. One New, the other a showroom demo. 
Cleaning power with tweaks.
@deanshias  Good move on ordering the Symphony Pro. I have had the ADD-POWR Sorcer X4 in system and am very happy with the results.I'm currently evaluating the ADD-POWR Wizard also. 
Tekton Double Impacts
Good to hear from old friends on this thread. Hear! hear!  @corelli  fyi, my SEs have found a new home. Eric is really impressed and is enjoying them thoroughly. 
All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only
@goose  The T+A PA 2500R is great recommendation. I have not heard it. I own the PA 3100 HV and the SDV 3100 HV. Both are excellent components. In fact the SDV is exceptional.An option, in addition to the 2500R, that falls within the OP's budget r... 
Tekton Double Impacts
It is hard to believe the sensitivity of such large speakers can be driven with low tube watts@2psyop   I drove my SEs with a 2A3 amp and my music choices range far wider than yours. Your LM amp will cruise. : ) 
Tekton Double Impacts
@2psyop If your budget is maxed out at 4K, then go with the DI-SEs. Your Line Magnetic 216ia, as Charles pointed out, will be a great amp pairing for the DI-SEs.Folks, correct me if I am wrong on this: I believe that Eric tried to establish a deal... 
Whats playing on your system today?
@bkeske  I like the 'Spoken Word' ending by Hilary. You've encouraged me to channel Bach via Hilary tonight.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Mozart: Violin Sonatas  ---  Hilary Hahn and Natalie Zhu 
Whats playing on your system today?
Antonio Carlos Jobim --- Stone Flower (Bossa Nova / Brazilian Jazz) 
Whats playing on your system today?
Keith Jarrett --- The Köln Concert 
Building a new system for about 5 grand
+1 on @jamesdowningelliot  recommending Tekton Design, if you go the passive speaker route. Performance to spend ratio is high.Tekton (highly efficient, dynamic, and not super colored).  
Building a new system for about 5 grand
Here is another basic active speaker option: Fram Audio out of Poland.https://fram-audio.com/pl/glosnik/kolumny-midi-120/ 
Building a new system for about 5 grand
Swspeakers’ Swoxx active stand mount is another similar option, though not as fully "all-in-one" as the Buchardt. https://swspeakers.com/product/swoxx-hazelnut-wood/