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Having been away from audio for a long time, I am now looking to
upgrade from KEF 104ab, an speaker, probably similar to Spendor and
Rogers models. I would prefer a floorstander, but not much larger
footprint than my present speakers (ie, no Quads or Maggies). This is
for 2-channel stereo, not home theater.

Please suggest suitable brands and models. Friends have suggeted
Spendor, Proac and Dynaudio. However, I am confused by various "series"
within a brands (don't recall that happening when I shopped last time
but could just be my faulty memory!), eg, should I be looking at
Contour or something else in dynaudio?

All comments and advice appreciated.

Manufacturer websites should help you sort out the relative aims of the
different model series. You want something that can go more or less
where your old speakers went? The Contour series has a floorstander. The
other brands mentioned are worth investigating.

Stephen

PS Quad makes dynamic floorstanders, too.