$2000.00 to spend on new speakers.

@travisg

Keep in mind I have about 25-40 watts per channel. So the sensitivity of the speaker is a factor.

Just FYI, the Fritz did well with my 60w tube amp, but they also play more easily with lower watt amps than their sensitivity number might reveal. Fritz would be happy to tell you his experience with lower powered amps on his speakers.

Yes these are just over your budget, and yes I hate it when people do this to me as well, but there are the newish Sonus faber Lumina III's that were well-reviewed on Part Time Audiophile.  Then as well as Zu you could look at either the Tekton Perfect SET, either the 2-10 or the 15 which match up well with tubes according to Jay at Next Best Thing.

PSB

MoFi distribution, Falcon LS3/5As, $1995.

Definitely check out Zu!!