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2.0 Stereo speakers on a $2000 budget?

After finding this forum and looking around here, I'm not sure anyone has a budget. WOW! $35,000 speakers!
But, is there any advise someone could give me? I want to get a pair of good stereo speakers for $2000 or less.
I have a new NAD C 356BEE integrated amp. As well as a 30 something year old NAD 1020B pre-amp and 2200 power amp. I can use a vinyl source with the 1020B or other analog with both the 1020B and the C 356BEE. I had a Thorens turntable with a Lynn tonearm and cartridge but it got lost after the divorce.
My living room is 14' X 21' X 8' high. I like all kinds of music. Some of it pretty loud.
Help would be greatly appreciated or maybe I should just move along.
Thank you.
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melbguy1
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Based on your budget & listening preferences I would check out this pair of refurbished Infinity RS 2.5's, asking $1995. They have Graz emims, new Watkins dual voice coil woofers, refurbed crossovers, binding posts, re-done cabinets. They should sound great, *but* the Infinitys like a LOT of power & your Nad amp isn't going to cut it. Think atleast 200 watts & plenty of current to drive the 2.5's - http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649143551-infinity-rs-25/

If you were going down this route, I would consider looking for a good 2nd hand factory-refurbed Threshold S500 Mk2 amp with optical bias & Audio Research SP11 Mk2 preamp. Those 3 components would be an awesome combo!


melbguy1
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reubent1,623 posts11-12-2016 6:20ammelbguy1,

Do you own a pair of Infinity RS2.5’s. Just curious as I’m interested in a pair. I currently have the RS1.5 and love it.
I don’t own a pair, though i’ve got a friend who owns the RS4.5’s & he raved about them. The previous Infinity speakers i’ve owned are Renaissance 90’s, Reference 60’s & Reference 3’s back in my student days. Another fun Vintage Infinity speaker would be the RS2B’s.
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