OGOgre,
I think you would do yourself a great disservice if you do not take a serious look at the Omega Super Alnico Monitor (SAM) or its floor stander version (http://omegaloudspeakers.com/home.html). Single driver, ported, very good bass, fantastic imaging, detail and dynamics. While they continue to amaze me with all types of music, they especially shine with acoustic instruments, combo jazz, and vocals. Many owners use SET amps with these, and I am using an integrated hybrid with 12au7 preamp section and ss power amp section. I cannot get over how really good these speakers sound! They are available in a variety of finishes - mine were done in cherry and they look fantastic. Both the look and sound have gotten nothing but the highest wife approval factor, and she was especially taken by the sound. As a point of reference, I went from Spendors (BC-1 and s5e) and was ready to buy the much more expensive Harbeth M30.1, but then heard the Omega SAM. With the free 30-day home trial, you can't lose. I went this route and have not looked back.
I think you would do yourself a great disservice if you do not take a serious look at the Omega Super Alnico Monitor (SAM) or its floor stander version (http://omegaloudspeakers.com/home.html). Single driver, ported, very good bass, fantastic imaging, detail and dynamics. While they continue to amaze me with all types of music, they especially shine with acoustic instruments, combo jazz, and vocals. Many owners use SET amps with these, and I am using an integrated hybrid with 12au7 preamp section and ss power amp section. I cannot get over how really good these speakers sound! They are available in a variety of finishes - mine were done in cherry and they look fantastic. Both the look and sound have gotten nothing but the highest wife approval factor, and she was especially taken by the sound. As a point of reference, I went from Spendors (BC-1 and s5e) and was ready to buy the much more expensive Harbeth M30.1, but then heard the Omega SAM. With the free 30-day home trial, you can't lose. I went this route and have not looked back.