help on buying speakers

hi guys,
I am on the market to buya pair of speakers(tube friendly) to replace my vandersteen 3A.i love the way the Vandys sound,but can not keep them because of their 87db efficiency.can some 1 recomend me a pair in the $1500 price range that can produce sound close to the vandy?.i dont have any local dealer that i can listen to it,so i am pretty much just based on your advices,so,far i read many great review on soliloquy and Von schweikert.here is my system.thanks for your advice

KR anteras amp (20W)
Krell kav250p
EAD CD player.
speakers(?????)