Originally Posted By: Joesax

So as an alternative you can also consider passive quality speakers such as Quad, Spendor, KEF, etc. and supply your own amplification. That may be more expensive but gives you more flexibility and I believe better quality.


Joe,

you are a real audiophile! And you bring back a lot of memories... In the past I used to have a Quad 33 and a 303 (later replaced with a 405) and my dream was always to add to them a pair of Quad ESL.
Right now I have in my living room two Magneplanar SMGa, but for my recording and mixing purposes I need a couple of small, near field speakers, to place at ear level and that don't take up much space or weigh too much.
What you wrote about the usefulness of listening also through headphones is very interesting and I have taken note of the AKG: it seems that the 601 have been replaced by the 701: they are no doubt expensive, but I will check them as soon as possible. smile
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