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Have the Golden Ear Tech 7's but considering a speaker a fuller sound and also musical

As mentioned I have a pair of Golden Ear Technology model 7's  much raved about at CES 2012.  It is a good sounding speaker but after 18 months of ownership, I have noticed there is a fullness missing in the midrange. The system  has remained basically the same in the system over last 18 months, except fort the Blue Circle Thingee power line conditioner. They are powered by a Rogue Sphinx  v.1 integrated amp (100RMS), and sources material is Ayre CX-7e mp CD player and a refurbished   Thorens  TD145 which may be on its way out the door  soon .  

Speaker cable is shared by Grover Huffman EX cable, and Harmonic Technology older  Pro 11 + speaker cable. The IC to CD is Harmonic Tech "TruthLink " 

I am considering  the following speakers:    Magneplanar .7 or 1.7;   Vandersteen 2CE;   Scansonic 2.5    I am open to suggestions up to $3000   Would prefer a sound signature that is transparent, musical and easy to listen to.   Thank you.  

sunnyjim

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mesch
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Sunnyjim, just saw this thread after responding to the Sphinx issue. I agree with freediver that your issue may be the synergy between amp and speakers. 

It might be that you would be happier with the 7s driven by a different amp. Is it possible for you to explore this? Otherwise identify speakers you think better and address amplification later. Your Sphinx can drive either the Vandys or Maggies and may prove a better fit.  The Vandys offer up additional amp possibilities (per $$$) as they are not as power hungry.

Good luck in your quest. I look forward to hear of your decisions.
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