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15K system

I (we), finally have decided to purchase a new(er) system by
Jan 1,2003. Currently I have my trusty Acoustat 2+2s, Spectral DMC-10, DMA50(bridged), DMA-200, ARC SP-8(Mk2), ARC
D-115(Mk2), VPI turntable HW-19(Mk1) with Audioquest arm and Van den Hul Mc-10 cartridge. Also, a Resolution CD-50,
CD player. I like the transparency and speed of electrostats, the resolution and smoothness of the Spectral, and the midrange warmth of the ARC. The Resolution
CD gives a wide spacious soundstage and the turntable gives
a very smooth, warm, non-analytical presentation. I mix and match for effect. If everything goes according to plan I will have 15K to spend for: 1.Speakers 2. Pre and Power Amp
3. CD (I will keep the VPI turntable) 4. Cables Personally
I want MG20.1s/Sound Lab M-1s with Aesthetix Callisto Signature with Atmasphere MA-2s, but that ain't going to happen for 15K, used!!! So what available options do I have, new or used for a complete system????? I will consider
box speakers.
shubertmaniac

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audiokinesis
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SchubertManiac -

Don't be so sure Sound Labs are out of your price range. There's a pretty good chance you could get a pair of new Millennium-2's and a very nice amp (new or used) to drive them and still have several grand left over for preamp, CD and cabling.

Shoot your friendly neighborhood Sound Lab dealer an e-mail for details (assuming you didn't get my e-mail).

I'm quite familiar with the Acoustat 2+2's, and if you want to keep that level of clarity and inner harmonic articulation, that's going to be a tall order from a box speaker. The thing the Sound Labs would bring is even higher resolution (due to a diaphragm 1/6th as thick), a much wider sweet spot, deeper bass, and richer timbre. I think the Acoustats would probably have the edge in imaging, as this is something flat-panel electrostats do extremely well because of their minimal sidewall interaction.

Best of luck in your quest!

Duke
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