Salk HT1-TL,Tyler D3, KEF XQ40,Spendor A6,MA GS20


Any thoughts on these models? None of them are available in my town for audition so i will have to take a leap. I am using a Rogue 99 preamp and a Bob Latino 45wpc tube amp (open to upgrading the Amp).
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I've had a pair of D3s for almost a year now, and I'm very happy with them. They are indeed quite musical.
Their imaging is probably their strongest suit.
I heard a pair of Salks at RMAF last year, but I'm not sure it was the HT2-TLs. They sounded quite nice, but I didn't get a chance to listen that critically.
The Salk fit and finish may have an edge as Ethanh stated (their optional hand-rubbed finishes are gorgeous but pricey) but my wife is very pleased with the looks of the D3s.
Ty's a great person to do business with as well.

45 watts is more than enough to make the D3's sing, by the way. I'm using a 30-watt Red Wine Audio amp that works quite well with them.
I own a pair of Salk HT3 and they are by far the best speakers I have ever owned or listen to. Very revealing and great value. I almost purchased some Tylers and they are also very good speakers. Tough choices.

Good luck.
I am considering Tyler D3/D3M. I wonder how good it is when it is at low volume ? Any comments are appreciated.
Try AKFest 2010 in Detroit suburb this weekends.
Tyler and Salk will be there.
I like my Tyler Linbrook SS. I will try both Salk and Tyler in AKFest and see which would fit more to my taste.