If you're hell bent on dropping $4k, I can't readily help you. But if you're willing to spend a lot less than that and be willing to live with some real magic, then here's a completely different thought.
One of the most wonderful systems I've ever heard was a pair of late 70's vintage KEF Calinda loudspeakers being driven by a Marantz 8B tube power amp. Absolutely spell binding!
That vintage of KEF loudspeaker is hard to find in the USA, but is readily available in Europe. Do a search at https://www.hifishark.com/
The Calinda typically sells for around $400/pair. Shipping extra.
The next model up, the Cantata, typically sells for about $600/pair.
As for the power amp, the Marantz 8B is a classic, but an expensive classic. What's a much better value is the 35 wpc ST-70 from VTA. They also have a 60 wpc amp for a reasonable amount. You can either build the kit, save money and get a ton of satisfaction, or have them make it up for you. Even pre-assembled, the prices are modest.
ST-70, preassembled with tubes - $1275
ST-70, kit - w/tubes - $879
ST-120, preassembled with tubes - $1435
ST-120, kit w/tubes - $1159
In your shoes, something like this is what I'd do.
One of the most wonderful systems I've ever heard was a pair of late 70's vintage KEF Calinda loudspeakers being driven by a Marantz 8B tube power amp. Absolutely spell binding!
That vintage of KEF loudspeaker is hard to find in the USA, but is readily available in Europe. Do a search at https://www.hifishark.com/
The Calinda typically sells for around $400/pair. Shipping extra.
The next model up, the Cantata, typically sells for about $600/pair.
As for the power amp, the Marantz 8B is a classic, but an expensive classic. What's a much better value is the 35 wpc ST-70 from VTA. They also have a 60 wpc amp for a reasonable amount. You can either build the kit, save money and get a ton of satisfaction, or have them make it up for you. Even pre-assembled, the prices are modest.
ST-70, preassembled with tubes - $1275
ST-70, kit - w/tubes - $879
ST-120, preassembled with tubes - $1435
ST-120, kit w/tubes - $1159
In your shoes, something like this is what I'd do.