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Speaker Choices For My System

Hi. I am in the market for new speakers. Assuming I will not be able to audition prior to purchase due to lack of local availability. With that said - Budget: $10,000. Current equipment: PS Audio Stellar Preamp/DAC and M700 Monos. Primary source is CD - Parasound Halo CD1 and Luxman D-N150. I do listen to some vinyl as well via a Rega P3/Elyse MM. Room is large at about 13 X 20 with 10 foot sloped ceilings , but seated listening distance from where I had old speakers is about is about 11 feet, with several pieces of furniture in room including 2 sofas.

Musical taste primarily Americana, rock, some acoustic.

Currently considering: B&W 804 D3, Spendor D9.2, Focal Kanta 2, Vandersteen Treo, Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2 (with sub).

I welcome your thoughts, input....
gnoworyta

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verdantaudio
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Based on the description of the sound profile you like, I stand by my recco.  I think you may find B&W and Focal might drift from detailed and revealing to bright and fatiguing with your amplification.  Otherwise, I think you are on the right path.  
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verdantaudio
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This will be the first of about a million suggestion you are going to get.  

You initial list is very good but very different sounding speakers.  I would encourage you buy on 30 day or 60 day return policy if you can't return.  

I personally like the Spendor 9.2s A LOT with your amplification.  I think these would be brilliant as a floorstander as they are neutral yet deliver a big soundstage.  For a floorstander, these would be my first choice.

I happen to like Spendor better than Vandersteen but that would be my second choice of this list.  I am not sure I like B&W or Focal with that amplifications unless you like a very forward sound profile.  

The Joseph Audios are wonderful.  They aren't my favorite stand-mount in this price range but .  I would be much more enthusiastic about the Raidho XT-1s with a subwoofer as they will deliver a much bigger soundstage.  I would also look at my brand of speakers, the Verdant Audio Nightshade 1s.  Huge soundstage and very musical.  

Your choices in generally are well suited for your room. 

Full disclosure.  I have access to a variety of brands but am a dealer for Raidho and obviously the speakers I manufacturer.  I can also get Sendor as an authorized dealer.  
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