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People here in Los Angeles and around the U.S. seem to have huge levels of upgrade-itis.
I'm basically looking at sub $2k stuff (thank you U.S. stimulus check) and have found all of the above for sub $2k in 9/10 condition or even brand new.
Turns out I'm going to listen to the LS3/5 from Graham Audio later today, some ProAC Tablette's, as well as some Focal 806/826's and also some Fyne Audio stuff. Price varies from $900-2000 but I've finally been given the go ahead to get something bigger and this'll be a keep for a very long time purchase.
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My next step would be active ATC's and I'm not sure I'll ever need to do it. I might build a little amp for my new kitchen Ropieee which should arrive tomorrow. I have 4 little combinations I'm trying to try and find a combination I like.
I tend to keep my gear a longtime, there's always some other need comes up and you have a little amp and speakers to do the job in a cupboard somewhere!
Airhead
They all look reassuringly expensive :)
I've never listened to them, probably because I got into the transmission line style of PMC and they were from the previous era.
They seem likely to perform well if they are matched in size to the room and positioned well. I like neutral presentation, from everything I've heard about this design that's what it is all about.