You mention Legacy Audio, the Focus XD are very versatile, adn at your budget. You can run them self powered, or bi amp them with a low power nice tube amp on top. Later you can add the Wavelet 2 and have an external crossover, with room correction. You also will have the option of a DAC and preamp included if you choose to use them. (Or emergency back up) This is the direction I am headed, speakers are almost done and ready for delivery. YMMV.
seeking advise please on my short list for new speakers? (15k budget)
for a two channel system, can be towers or stand mounts
seeking a lively, forward, energetic sound with good bass and strong dynamics that maintain instrument separation at higher volumes , willing to move into active studio monitors
my shortlist as follows;
-all Legacy Audio offerings within my budget
-ATC SCM 40 or 40a
-ATC SCM25a pro MK2
-Dynaudio Confidence 30
-Dynaudio Focus 50
-Dynaudio Core 59
-Focal Trio 11be
open to further recommendations also
thanks