$8k for speakers - new or used

With an $8k budget, what floor standing speaker would you recommend? Currently have B&W 804 D3. Levinson #333 amp, McIntosh pre amp. Thx

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pdreher Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,208 posts 08-29-2024 at 12:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Based upon the McIntosh gear you aspire to own, I agree with the suggestions of Revel Salon 2, Magnepan 3.7i, and JBL, and would add Sonus Faber (various models) and Joseph Audio Perspective to your list.
cfarrow Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 94 posts 08-29-2024 at 01:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Revels! Great match with the ML amp you have. I ran the 328be speakers and they were all I needed when I had my Levinson system. Good Luck on your search…
bimmerman2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 86 posts 08-29-2024 at 01:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Speaker
yyzsantabarbara Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,804 posts 08-29-2024 at 01:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yamaha NS-5000PNST 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers with Stands \| Hi-Fi Heaven (hifiheaven.net) $9,599.00 Need room for the "bookshelf" speakers to breath. They are big.
czarivey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,946 posts 08-29-2024 at 02:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used N803D is very simple step up.