Speakers to replace Martin logan Prodigys

This is exactly the price range I will be shopping in next and for a small room too. My two top choices are both dynamic loudspeakers and that may not be your cup of proverbial tea but...

I really like the Merlin VSM-MX and the Acoustic Zen Adagio. You will definatlely want to audition these before purchasing. Especially considering the quality of the speaker they have to replace. The Prodigy is a big shoe to fill.

Everybody has a lot of great suggestions. It really shows that I need to get out a listen to more speakers.

I can comment on running without a preamp using box type speakers. I currently use a RA Opus 21 direct to a Pass amp to Soliloquy two-way floorstanders in a small room. No preamp at all.

It is very satisfying. It was, and to some degree still is, a bit bass heavy (Due to the small room size methinks). I may not have the most critical ear. I somewhat like a little bass oomph. I would surmise that any difficulties from running Preampless would be independent of the speaker type . But, I could be wrong. The more experienced A'goners may be of more assistance.