Grizzie,
1st - How large is your listening area?
2nd - What type of music do you like?
3rd - How loud does it need to play?
I currently have a pair of ESL 63 being driven by MFA tube gear. My experience is that the Quads are ruthlessly revealing of upstream electronics. I would suggest a MFA Magus or Counterpoint SA 3.1 or 5.1 and an upgraded Dynaco ST 70 if you don't have a large room or need them to play very loud. This should be in your budgetary range.
My $0.02
Mike
1st - How large is your listening area?
2nd - What type of music do you like?
3rd - How loud does it need to play?
I currently have a pair of ESL 63 being driven by MFA tube gear. My experience is that the Quads are ruthlessly revealing of upstream electronics. I would suggest a MFA Magus or Counterpoint SA 3.1 or 5.1 and an upgraded Dynaco ST 70 if you don't have a large room or need them to play very loud. This should be in your budgetary range.
My $0.02
Mike