Speaker match for Chord DAVE and D'Agostino Progression Integrated

no disrespect but don't you have it backwards?  should have the speakers just you love, then match upstream gear to suit?

What genre of speakers do you prefer? 

@jjss49 Point taken.  Indeed I do love the Kantas.  However I need to get away from my current mono block/pre separates as I've recently moved to smaller quarters and need to downsize size - but not SQ.  Similarly with my current DAC.  So downsizing for space allows my to upgrade electronics quality substantially (I hope).  Possibly bass-ackwards, but this is my process.  If I hear commensurate SQ improvement in speakers with DAVE AND D'Agostino then I'm set.  Thanls.  

@douglas_schroeder how do you mean genre? Passive floorstander.  

Nice electronics.  With your sized room, price range, and preferences I’d highly recommend putting Joseph Audio Pearls on your list to audition.  Best of luck. 

@soix Nice. 

Genre as in dynamic, panel (either magnetic planar or electrostatic), horn, line source, etc. 

Vivid Audio is great with that gear.

@douglas_schroeder I'm sure they are great. But they have a very unique visual design which does not appeal to me.  

I’d certainly audition Wilson and Magico. Something there might light your fire. The Wilson Yvette’s up are very good. I’ve never heard Magico but they seem to suit many people. On speakers I’d buy used at huge cost savings. Way more speaker for your dollar. 

Well, yes, form follows function.  I can put up with a lot of unusual form for the atypical function!  Enjoy the hunt!

I own Harbeths. If you enjoyed them but want the sound more like live music with incredible bass, I would get Joseph Audio Perspective2s. IMO, they are the best speakers at any price. $15K MSRP.

The Kantas are definitely going to be less polite.  Especially with the Dave involved you may find that system will cross from more forward to bright/cold.  

I would look seriously at Sonus Faber though they may be a hair too polite for you. 

The Magico S1 MK2 is an amazing speaker and definitely worth a listen as is the A3.  I would have high hopes for these delivering on the sound profile you are looking for.  

The Wilson Sabrina would be a brilliant choice and in some ways is a bit more musical than the Magicos where I feel Magicos are more precise.  

The Raidho C2.2 might also meet your needs.  The ribbon tweeter is pretty neutral and delivers amazing dynamics.  With the SS DAC and Amp, I would again have high hopes that this will hit on nirvana for you.   

Full disclosure.  I am a Chord and Raidho dealer.  I have no relationship with any of the other brands mentioned.