Recommend speakers

While I agree with those above who recommend Vandy and I also happen to think they are fantastic speakers, the reason I did not mention them is that one of the attributes Trip was looking for was a "crisp" sound. Crisp is definitely not a word I would use to describe Vandersteens. While I think everyone should hear Vandys before they buy speakers because they do so many things so well and represent such an incredible value, I tend to doubt in this case that Trip will find them to his liking given his tastes. Just a thought...

Tim

Look at Paradigm, psb, and also listen to Klipsch RB5's. You should not have any problems with you Budget getting into a good pair. The Klipsch's are about 850.00, The Paradigm 7's about 800.00.
Also what is your feelings on the Cambridge CD player you have? I am looking at that and the T500 Tuner. Thanks
wm12324@hotmail.com

Try the NHT 1.5. They are excellent speakers.I own a pair, and, as they are now discontinued, can be had for $299 via mail order-a great buy.

If your amp can handle the impedance load, perhaps the small to mid size Thiels might be the "crisp" alternative to Vandersteen.

Epos M12's. See the blurb at signals.demon.co.uk. But if in the US you can buy from Joe at jmsound.co. (I do not own these speakers.)