I have used an Aleph 3 for four years. When I wanted to upgrade speakers I listened to as many as I could in the $2k-4k range with my amp driving them. For stand mounted speakers the best I heard were Proac Response 2s and the Spendor SP1/2. In full sized speakers it came down the the Acarion Alon II, Von Schweikert VR-3 and Meadowlark Heron. The Herons proved to be the magic combo for me.
