40 tube watts is decent, though I would lean toward efficient speakers, not necessarily 'highly efficient' speakers over 6 ohms/90db. Therefore I would not feel comfortable recommending less efficient speakers like Vandersteen and Evolution Acoustics. In your price range, I would recommend looking at the pair of Proac Response D-28's on the 'Gon - https://app.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-proac-response-d-28-2015-10-23-speakers-19317-chadds-ford-pa
The Proacs are 8ohms/88.5db efficient and are a simple 2 way design, but are capable of deep bass & dig down to 20Hz. They are bi-wirable or can be bi-amped. I think the Proacs would suit your taste in music & be keepers. Btw, with your spare change, I would consider a nice pair of bi-wire speaker cables. That is a subject for another thread however. Best wishes.
The Proacs are 8ohms/88.5db efficient and are a simple 2 way design, but are capable of deep bass & dig down to 20Hz. They are bi-wirable or can be bi-amped. I think the Proacs would suit your taste in music & be keepers. Btw, with your spare change, I would consider a nice pair of bi-wire speaker cables. That is a subject for another thread however. Best wishes.