Speaker Upgrade Recommendation for Current Analog System - under $10,000 Budget


Music lovers/audiophiles, looking for input.
Considering a speaker upgrade to full range, floorstanders. Current analog system setup - recent full upgrade to Jolida JD 202 intergated amp. (40 watts), VPI Scout w JM 9 arm, Benz Mirco L2 cart, Tyler Acoustic Reference Monitors, ACI Force sub, Jolida JD 100 CD player. Have enjoyed current system for 15+ yrs. COVID and my location presents a challenge to auditioning. Based on articles and reviews narrowed considerartion to Salk Songbird3 BeAT, GoldenEar Triton One.R, Nola Contender S3. Refined to GoldenEar and Nola speakers. Seems GoldenEar may be the easiest for place in room. Reviews show them to share simular sound signature. Alternative option: switch out ACI Force for two Rythmik F12G subs, upgrade phono pre-amp and call it a day.
Listening room - 12' X 30' (configuration - odd shaped third floor (main room has window well, with narrow 6 ft. hallway to steps w/ separate room by steps). Favorite genries: Jazz and R&B, however, love music (1500 LP's). Probably last system change, looking at retirement with more time to enjoy my music. Appreciate the input.              
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Showing 1 response by arcticdeth

Up to 10K. 
   A shipload of great speakers to choose from. I would not know where to start. 
Those new Polk audio flagships are nice!
sonus Faber speakers are great. The rockfords maybe over tour budget. 
 Also, there are a bunch which are way less and perform as good if not better than dropping 8-9, even 10K on speakers. 
  Those Triton towers are amazing.   SVS flagship towers are nice. 
  Martin Logan motion 60xti’s

  nice pair of electccrostats with a sub. 
  Dynaudio make some of the best speakers. 
  So many choices would drive me nuts. 
   Happy listening and hit as many high end shops you can for auditions, and conversation about the speaker compan. 
    If you think you’ve made a decision, call the company, ask them about warranty, how their warranty works, etc. search for the customer service of the company, the way they treat their customers. 
    Up to 10K is a huge decision, do the research .....


   enjoy the music!
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