try either Sonus Faber Amati or Merlin VSM Millenium. Both are very good match to VAC tube amp performance.
Speakers needed for VAC amp/preamp
Just upgraded to the VAC PA100/100 (100w/ch tube amp) and a VAC Standard Preamp LE w/MM. My current speakers are Alon Model 1's. Front end is Well Tempered Classic turntable with Grado cartridge and a Creek CD43 CDP. Cables are Wireworld Equinox. Interested in getting speaker recommendations in the $2K to $5K region (new or used). Like to listen to rock, blues and jazz. I like it to be able to play loudly in my 21x23 foot room with 8.5' ceilings (w/o crapping out).
Current considerations are Thiel 2.3, 2.4 or 3.6. Coincident Technology Eclipse series, ProAc, Spendor SP100 or maybe even Meadowlarks.
My current setup can sound quite good, but the speakers aren't made to play really loudly in a room as large as mine. I want a larger speaker that can fill the room, but also that excels in transparancy and has that "you are there" quality. Beyond accuracy, I'd also like it to be non-fatiguing and to be able to listen at long intervals and not get a headache. Any recommendations would be appreciated, the nearest high end shop is 5 hours drive away.
Current considerations are Thiel 2.3, 2.4 or 3.6. Coincident Technology Eclipse series, ProAc, Spendor SP100 or maybe even Meadowlarks.
My current setup can sound quite good, but the speakers aren't made to play really loudly in a room as large as mine. I want a larger speaker that can fill the room, but also that excels in transparancy and has that "you are there" quality. Beyond accuracy, I'd also like it to be non-fatiguing and to be able to listen at long intervals and not get a headache. Any recommendations would be appreciated, the nearest high end shop is 5 hours drive away.