BudgetAudiophile

I recently picked up a mint Sansui au-4900 for a bargain price, so I’m looking for some speakers to pair with it. I’d rather them be of a similar vintage for the looks, and (as is always the case round here) not break the bank. I’m not after crystal sharpness, I like warmth, but I’d like some decent detail. I’ve been looking at a decent pair of Celestion Ditton 15s, but I don’t think they’ll play particularly nicely, as this amp is reputed to work best with speakers that were accused of being a little to sharp in the highs, if that makes sense. I’m in the UK for reference. Looking forward to reading your ideas!

A pair of ELAC DBR62 plus a good Subwoofer sound amazing but maybe they don't have the look you are searching for.

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3mon 5d ago by lemmy.world/u/commander in budgetaudiophile from www.headfonia.com
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3mon 5d ago by lemmy.world/u/Canopyflyer in budgetaudiophile from www.youtube.com
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3mon 11d ago by lemmy.world/u/Canopyflyer in budgetaudiophile
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3mon 18d ago by lemmy.world/u/QuincyPigBoy in budgetaudiophile
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3mon 26d ago by feddit.org/u/Hubi in budgetaudiophile from feddit.org
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3mon 5h ago by lemmy.world/u/Dayroom7485 in budgetaudiophile
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3mon 1d ago by lemmy.world/u/FarraigePlaisteach in budgetaudiophile from www.youtube.com
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4mon 6d ago by lemmy.world/u/Dayroom7485 in budgetaudiophile
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4mon 19d ago by sopuli.xyz/u/pleksi in budgetaudiophile
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4mon 22d ago by lemmy.world/u/Buggo in budgetaudiophile
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7mon 22d ago by sopuli.xyz/u/Klanky in budgetaudiophile
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8mon 3d ago by infosec.pub/u/twix in budgetaudiophile
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9mon 6d ago by sopuli.xyz/u/sbeak in budgetaudiophile from sopuli.xyz
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9mon 7d ago by lemmy.world/u/jqubed in budgetaudiophile
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9mon 10d ago by lemmy.world/u/commander in budgetaudiophile from www.techpowerup.com
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