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speaker recommendation 2500 or less small room

I am new to the high end audio world and need some advice. I am a law student so money is a big issue and more than likely I will be buying used. Currently I have a set of Infinity IL60s that have blown the amps several times and I am tired of dealing with Infinity. I would like something that is well put together. I normally don't listen to my music loud. I am set up in a small room with only about 8' to the speakers so I need something that will not be picky about placement as they will be close to the back wall as well. This is also the room where I study so a speaker that has a spacious sound would be a big plus, I don't normally stay in the "sweet spot" to terribly long. I like the sound of the B&W CM7. I mention this to indicate what kind of sound I am looking for. Basically if there is anything that anyone can recommend that meets this list of hopeful options I will be very grateful. There is not really not a big selection to listen to around here so if anyone could suggest something that is for sale on this forum that would be seriously awesome. Sorry for the long post, but I have spent a great deal of time reading reviews and opinions and feel more lost now than I did a few months ago.

My current set up

Harman Kardon AVR 325 for the pre amp
McIntosh MC 300
Sony ES cd player
gsxr750ccs

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gsxr750ccs OP
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Bulkley

Please explain "This is a big part of the problem; often voltages are mismatched between pre-amp and amplifier and no synergy."

Also the amp is new so it will not be replaced for a long time to come.
gsxr750ccs OP
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First I would like to thank everyone for there response. Secondly, I would like to know what to expect from an upgrade to the pre amp. And sense I am using a Mc solid state, would I be better off choosing a tube or solid state. Will a smaller speaker sound better at lower volume than a very large speaker.
gsxr750ccs OP
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Thanks again everyone, I just ordered a set of the Gallo Reference 3.1s and they should be here in about a week and a half. This was the first speaker that overwhelmed me, and didn't feel like I was making a compromise. Now that just leaves the matter of the pre amp :]
gsxr750ccs OP
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The recommendation of the Gallo's was wonderful. Switching from my IL60's I had no idea what I was missing. I am in heaven and they are not even close to broken in. Nice to fill the room with wonderful sound to study by.
gsxr750ccs OP
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Can anyone give me a suggestion on how loud I should have these to break them in, I have had them turned up fairly loud sense a bat problem has forced my neighbor to vacate for a few days, but I have not been rattling the floors or anything. What exactly is a high current amp, I would assume that Mc I have was but after spending a few days reviewing "high current" amps I am not certain. (on a side note I am now a big fan of bats)

I am also no using a Mcintosh C28 pre amp and Mcintosh MCD 7000 cd player. Picked them both up cheaply because they need some minor work. It is amazing to me what people will through away due to small problems.
gsxr750ccs OP
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Wow, I also just realized how badly I need to proofread.
gsxr750ccs OP
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Lol Rossi, the only way it shall damage my hearing now is if it somehow returns to life and navigates its way back from the junk yard. It and I are both in much better and safer places now.
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