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Dynamic monitors for Audio Refinement Complete

After almost a year of living with sub-par speakers, I am finally ready to upgrade my audio system. If anyone could offer me some advice, I would greatly appreciate it.

I've got an Arcam CD-92 feeding an Audio Refinement Complete integrated amplifier. I'll be moving into a smallish Boston apartment and am looking for a pair of monitors to connect to the ARC.

I like the sweetness of my current system, but both the Arcam and the Audio Refinement are a bit smooth and laid-back. So I'm looking for speakers that have a little bit of energy.

My music taste is primarily indie and classic rock with some electronica mixed in, so the lower octaves are important to m.

My budget is $1500 used. I'm currently considering the following (some of which are going to be a financial stretch....):

B&W N805 or CDM1
JMR Trente
JM Lab 926
GMA Europa
ProAc
Joseph Audio RM7si
Paradigm Signature S2

I have not yet had a chance to listen to any of these models, but will do so over the next four to six weeks. If anyone has some thoughts on the speakers and on their compatibility with the Audio Refinement amp, I would really appreciate it.
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One small bit of information regarding the GMA Europas. They are about to be replaced by an ugraded monitor. GMA is replacing the tweeter and upgrading the crossover components. It will be more expensive than the current Europa model because of the increased cost of parts, but they will probably fall in line with your budget. I would get in touch with Roy to find out when the Europa replacements will be ready for new orders. Roy Johnson is a great guy and you'll enjoy talking to him.

PS - I'm not a dealer, nor do I have any financial interest whatsoever in GMA.
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