the newest model Piega may be a excellent choice.
Speakers around 20k
Since Jan02, I have listened four speakers around 20k (+/- 5k) mark. Here is my (very) subjective ranking :
1. Snell XA reference
2. Revel Salon
3. B&W 800N
4. Amati Homage
The amps were Brystone 3B-ST (Snell), ML335 (Revel & Amati), Burmester ?? (B&W).
The best room (IMHO) was Amati, worst: the Snell (!).
I think anyone shopping in this price range HAS to listen to Snell.
Drawbacks of the Snell? They are BIIIIIG !!!!!
1. Snell XA reference
2. Revel Salon
3. B&W 800N
4. Amati Homage
The amps were Brystone 3B-ST (Snell), ML335 (Revel & Amati), Burmester ?? (B&W).
The best room (IMHO) was Amati, worst: the Snell (!).
I think anyone shopping in this price range HAS to listen to Snell.
Drawbacks of the Snell? They are BIIIIIG !!!!!