Speaker upgrade opinions

[Famester V1]

Unfortunately, I have not been able to audition any different speakers lately.
My health has SUCKED!
If anyone can just give me a quick opinion on which way to go .
I have a Conrad Johnson ART 27A amp and concerned that it may not be the proper amp for a higher end of speakers.
From the comments I have read on the forum, I am interested in the following pre-owned and in no particular order:
Wilson Audio MAXX series 3
Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage
Canton Reference 3K
The Wilsons are the most expensive (almost double the price) and the other two are fairly close in price.
I currently have a set of Aerial Acoustics 20T V1 in Danish rosewood, which sound great and are beautiful, but I think speakers may be my next step up.
I really need to audition them, but any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Fred

[Formerly YB-2]

Your CJ ART27 amp is very much a high-end amp.

While at the opposite end of the size spectrum, my Canton Ref 9K speakers sounded their best with tubes. That being said, not sure if 36wpc is enough for the MAXX, but you could ask what folks think in the Wilson forum here. Same with the other two speakers you mention. Ask in that particular forum.

[Famester V1]

Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2

Your CJ ART27 amp is very much a high-end amp.

While at the opposite end of the size spectrum, my Canton Ref 9K speakers sounded their best with tubes. That being said, not sure if 36wpc is enough for the MAXX, but you could ask what folks think in the Wilson forum here. Same with the other two speakers you mention. Ask in that particular forum.

Sorry, I apologize.
I didn't intend to say the CJ amp ART 27A was not a high end amp.
It definitely is.
I meant it is not a high WPC amp, and may not properly drive less efficient speakers. I know my Aerials are efficient and sound great, but I always wonder which would be the next step to upgrade the sound quality.
I don't normally listen to extremely loud wall cracking music, but sometimes I do crank it up.
I want to try and visit a couple dealers that are about 90 minutes drive each way. They carry Wilson and several other brands of speakers.
Thanks!

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by Famester V1

Unfortunately, I have not been able to audition any different speakers lately.
My health has SUCKED!
If anyone can just give me a quick opinion on which way to go .
I have a Conrad Johnson ART 27A amp and concerned that it may not be the proper amp for a higher end of speakers.
From the comments I have read on the forum, I am interested in the following pre-owned and in no particular order:
Wilson Audio MAXX series 3
Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage
Canton Reference 3K
The Wilsons are the most expensive (almost double the price) and the other two are fairly close in price.
I currently have a set of Aerial Acoustics 20T V1 in Danish rosewood, which sound great and are beautiful, but I think speakers may be my next step up.
I really need to audition them, but any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Fred

Your amp & speakers are fine. I would invest in an Altaira system instead.

Or, keep your amp, and get a pair of the new MoFi SourcePoint 10s and an Altaira system.




I heard the SourcePoint 10s for 4 hours on Saturday, and Andrew has hit another home run.

[Famester V1]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Your amp & speakers are fine. I would invest in an Altaira system instead.

Or, keep your amp, and get a pair of the new MoFi SourcePoint 10s and an Altaira system.




I heard the SourcePoint 10s for 4 hours on Saturday, and Andrew has hit another home run.

Will check it out.
Thanks!

[Cohibaman]

Andrew Jones, ‘nuff said!

[Formerly YB-2]

Made in China. Too much said.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2

Made in China. Too much said.

Quality is the result of HOW things are made, not WHERE.

[Cohibaman]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Quality is the result of HOW things are made, not WHERE.

[emoji1360]

[Formerly YB-2]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Quality is the result of HOW things are made, not WHERE.

It is not a matter of quality, it is a matter of economic warfare and government policies in China and the off-shoring of jobs. I'll spend (and recommend to others) that they spend their hard-earned money on equipment from countries that do not steal trade secrets or manipulate their currency or oppress their populations.