Seems that the question keeps coming back often. What is/would be your top 3 choices (no specific order)in that price range - gently used and Agon prices - and what partnering pre and amp you would go with?
Based on my auditions (never owned any unfortunately!):
Avalon Opus (tube pre, SS amp) Fidelio Parsifal (SS pre, tube amp) Tyler Woodmere (tube, tube)
Used or new Merlin VSM-MX with SuperBAM+. Among the finest speakers made, easy load for medium-powered tube amp, small footprint, and at the bottom of your price range.
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