Best speakers under $2000 to match with a SET amp?

I'll 3rd Kehut on the Reference 3A MM de Capo i speaker recommendation. Using them with a Blue Circle BC6, 25 watt class A hybrid amp, 3 feet out from the wall in a relatively small room (16' x 12' x 8.5').

Galante Rhapsody's are a superb match with my 8 watt SET amps (Disclaimer - I am currently selling my Galantes as my SET amps are going into storage for a while). I'd normally tell you to consider Klipsch K-Horns or LaScalas, but both are too big for your room. You could use vintage Cornwalls in that space for much less than $2K. I'd also highly recommend considering Silverline Sonatinas. You can get a used pair in your price range, and they'd likely be a great match with your 15amp SETs. You should also try to solicit answers specifically from those with your amps as that interface is critical. I have no experience with your amps - I'm using 8 watt 300B SET amps.

Marco

Thanks for the ideas. I do love the idea of the Druids. How about the Omega line? I see a pair of Super Hemp 3 XRS or Compact Hemps on Audiogon.....any comments on these?

I would second the Cain Abbys: Small footprint and they can be placed relatively close to the back - much much better than the Omega Super 3 I tried. Also, I did use them in a small room simialr to the size of yours with great success.

Also, if since you are in NY you could give the Fi Super X a try - a wonderful match to the Abbys.

My listening room/office is almost exactly your size. I listen to Jazz, Rock, some Bluegrass. I've used 300b and 2a3 SET amps. I've used Omega, Horneshoppe and Cain & Cain (I've also used Von Schweikert VR4J4s in another oom). I've settled on the Cain & Cain Superabby's. They fill out the room with bass and present a real nice natural sound. The rear-firing alnico tweeters are nice too. Think about it.