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Is there a modern equivalent of Allison speakers?

I have just acquired a later version of the Allison Fours (2002) - made by the "re-vamped" Allison Acoustics, which is now out of business. I found the speakers (new) at one of the Allison dealers who had it left in stock. I need small speakers against a wall for my office and these are visually and logistically perfect. They sound like my original Allisons (Ones and Threes) in that the dispersion is excellent, the musicality is excellent, sound-staging a little vague, but transparency and resolution not up to modern standards - which is not surprising, since I believe the drivers are probably of 1970's vintage. So how do I find the best of the Allison design (against wall placement) with modern drivers? Any suggestions of such an animal? Does it exist? (In monitor, stand-mounted form)
I know about the Guru, but aesthetically, I would prefer a less contemporary, modern design. Don't want much, do I?
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I have a collection of Roy Allison's 'RA Labs' speakers. I don't know how they compare to the Allison line, but the Labs were highly thought of when they were reviewed. My experience is they are one of the best sounding speakers made, especially the passive subs, which I drive with vintage Kenwood amps. I don't use the crossover in the subs but simply put an 8 ohm resistor on the out put. Gives great bass. Labs went bust.

I would like to check out the current Allison's, so where is the dealer in New York.
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