I agree with millercarbon also.
Best bookshelf speakers I've ever heard are Lenehan Audio ML1 and ML2 reference.
With the money you have, you may get a pair of ML1's against the Australian dollar.
I currently run a pair of ML1 ultimates, with a Gieseler Groß DAC, Datasat RA2400 and Lenehan Audio Ribbonflex cables.
I cheat, I have springs under my speakers and under my amplfier - the springs make a significant difference.
stereo.net.au is a good place to see forum reviews.
For those who are into loudspeaker design/ building.
It has 3mm spring steel plates lining the cabinet, and the crossover has 12AWG hand wound air core inductors. The ultimate version has cast Duelund capacitors and resistors. They weigh 26lbs each, and are (12.8 x 6.7 x 10.0"). Not very well known in USA, but I do know that in New York City they bested Magico Mini's in a shootout.
Best bookshelf speakers I've ever heard are Lenehan Audio ML1 and ML2 reference.
With the money you have, you may get a pair of ML1's against the Australian dollar.
I currently run a pair of ML1 ultimates, with a Gieseler Groß DAC, Datasat RA2400 and Lenehan Audio Ribbonflex cables.
I cheat, I have springs under my speakers and under my amplfier - the springs make a significant difference.
stereo.net.au is a good place to see forum reviews.
For those who are into loudspeaker design/ building.
It has 3mm spring steel plates lining the cabinet, and the crossover has 12AWG hand wound air core inductors. The ultimate version has cast Duelund capacitors and resistors. They weigh 26lbs each, and are (12.8 x 6.7 x 10.0"). Not very well known in USA, but I do know that in New York City they bested Magico Mini's in a shootout.