thanks everyone. sorry bout the delayed responce. you gave me some great ideas on what to listen to and for. there is one area around here i found where i can listen to vs and b&w only a few miles apart. think i'll start there. thanks again.
b&w 803 or vr4jr, best match
looking for input for new speakers for a macintosh ma6900 integrated and an arcan cd192 combo. haven't had a chance to listen to either of these speakers. both are within budget. is there a big difference between the 803d and 803s? most of the mac dealers i know of around here tend to have the b&w. von schweikerts are a little more scarce.