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what speaker new or used for 5k?
Instead of buying new speakers I have decided to experiment with a few things first, power cords and line conditioner. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
I think I'm going to hold out for a set of Intuitive design Mosaic. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Essrand, So you know what I'm talking about when I say the Mozart's sound congested with bloated bass? 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
I have heard the Intuitive Design Mosaic and its bigger brother don't remember the name of the speaker? but its a 95k speaker and the Mosaic is 14k, at the local stereo store. and the same company makes the gamma summits for 11k and I can pick up ... 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Mapman, yes you can decipher vocals they are not clear as bell and the rest of the music just sounds muddy. bloated bass and not great separation of instruments. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Local dealer does not carry Vandersteen's, but is expecting to get a pair on trade not sure what model but I'll ask. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Yes I'm going to use those for a different setup. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Soix, The a21 has more than enough power and them some, I don't think the VA's which to me are a warmer sounding speaker is a good match with the PARASOUND gear. The a21 is a warmer sounding amp to me and I'm not sure I want to let the PARASOUND e... 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
like I said congested sounding almost like when your nose is plugged. I don't know if I switched to the grand Beethoven's if it would be the same or better? because the PARASOUND gear might not be a good match for the VA's in general. I hate the t... 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Mapman, I can try different amp and pre amps from local stereo store for free. The dealer is trying to figure out a way(s) to work around the a21 with a better speaker match or change out the a21 and p5 to match the VA's. I'm thinking a floor mode... 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
My local stereo store recommends that I try Musical Design amp and pre which I can take home and try. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Stereo equipment is wired to its own circuit and I have a monster power surge and line enhancer, not sure what model off hand but it ran about 500 bucks. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
speakers are setup 4ft from front wall and 50 1/2 inches from side wall, this is the correct setup for the room dimensions except from the front wall, but I cannot have them any farther out in the room because this serves as a family room as well.... 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Mapman, I'm in a finished basement concrete floors with carpet. star sound audio points for spikes. 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
What companies do in home trial for class d amps? I'm fine with trying it as long as I can return it if it doesn't meet my standards.