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Vinyl is back for good and that’s exciting
https://shopgoodwill.com/item/186565062  
Vinyl is back for good and that’s exciting
@lewm I have no doubt we have different standards :) and I sure can appreciate your taste, collection and budget.  Yes, I shop at goodwill, shopgoodwill.com, ebay, discogs, used record stores in very ethnic neighborhoods with thick metal bars o... 
Vinyl is back for good and that’s exciting
used vinyl prices have no bottom. They have become so cheap lately, with lots sold in so many places that $10 seems wild now. Maybe it will change, I am not sure what the life of a vinyl is, but it seems that there are too many copies out there an... 
Floor to Bookshelf
@lanx0003 +1 The contours are hard to beat for that price if anyone loves their sound - which I do :)  
Trading the Zu Audio Omen Def MK-II
if you consider buying used, here is a list http://azenfalum.com/diaglist23.htm  
Assistance in selecting new speakers…
KEF is a great value, good design, components, R&D, subs, resale value, etc. I am not a big fan of their sound but it's all personal.  
Assistance in selecting new speakers…
@johnmcnaughton Hi, This is the list of manufacturers who make speakers in a range that includes 15K name price_low price_high since Country url Boenicke 6450 15240 1998 Switzer... 
Assistance in selecting new speakers…
there are about 50 great manufacturers that sell speakers over 10K. (I can send you the list if you are interested) KEF is giant ($wise) brand in the audiophile world with nearly a 100 million in revenue.  What is architectural in this context?  
ATC SCM40
@lonemountain can help you with ATCs. I heard one over the weekend at a dealer, and it sounded as I expected, very pleasant, detailed, neutral.   
What to ask when buying used speakers?
@ellajeanelle people who want more for their money and have a limited budget will take the risks. I had been burned by vendors more than by private parties. Honestly, from individual sellers everything arrived in a better condition than described,... 
What to ask when buying used speakers?
@oddiofyl  you can always contact the vendor and ask if you they are willing to transfer the warranty  
What to ask when buying used speakers?
photos from each side any scratches look out for details on the photo, is it surrounded by a well cared for system, or on a bench outside? original packaging what amp it was used with seller's communication - eager, strangely too eager, nor... 
Floor to Bookshelf
btw I compared the Dynaudio Special 40’s with the Evoke 20s and chose the Evokes. They are warmer, fuller, more enjoyable for me.  
Floor to Bookshelf
I have the Evoke 20s. At SafeNSound you can find open boxes for under 2K. If you are ok with used, here is a list of 1-3K speakers, as new azenfalum.com/sp1_2/sp12.htm    
Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice
and feel confident they would be happy  none?