+1 on Rockports if you can stretch, then you will never upgrade.
I was listening to Sonus Faber and others and there were a couple of ones of interest - I'd said $18k to $20k - when the sales guy said can you stretch to $25K. I ordered the Atria IIs after listening for an hour.
Also, I heard Dali speakers recently when I was auditioning the Esoteric K-01XD, rather nice (British for outstanding) detailed but relaxed. I was very impressed.
I have been a big fan of Audio Physic, I had Virgos for many years in my NYC & VT homes, and their more upscale offerings were out of my $$ range. My daughter now has one pair of Virgos and I have her Tempos (part of her graduation present in 1998) attached to the TV. (I don't watch disaster movies!) The Audio Physic Avantera may be a possibility if you can find a dealer.
Also +1 on Dynaudio, the only ones I have owned are the Focus 160s in my wife's system, but I plugged them into the big rig and was very impressed. I have heard their bigger models and was impressed, so, if you can find a dealer.