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$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
fortunately/unfortunately there are dozens of very good speakers in your price range... 
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
I loved the bach Grand but was disappointed in the Haydn Grand, they were bland to me. A great deal is a pair of Quad 21L that was just posted. The Haydn Grand seems to sell for very little less than the Bach Grand 
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
if you choose the D5, Peachtree used to make a matching subwoofer.  I have the D4 and the 8 inch sub - quite good. They also made a 10 inch sub 
Why do all audio forums on the internet seem "dead" ?
I spent about 15 years buying Classic equipment and then 5 selling it off. Now that most of the classic stuff is 40-50 years old, I find it doesn't sound very good unless truly refurbished... 
Sellers Beware!!!
I have recently sold a number of items to different buyers at the same CA address. Payment was prompt, communication clear.  
Sellers Beware!!!
as long as payment clears paypal, and I ship to US address, I am not concerned where the actual owner to be  lives... 
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
lots of great equipment to explore. remember, each piece needs to work well with the others, and your room, and your musical and sonic preferences... 
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
Agree on the Vienna Bach, but at your price I would wait for a Bach Grand 
recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200?
refurbs 
recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200?
on audiogon, eBay and manufacturer direct - these might be factory reforms... 
recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200?
the H80 seems to run about $1500 -1600 for demo's and about $1200-1300 usedThe 220 watt Peachtree is on closeout for $1199  
Your Favorite Classical Box Sets
agree one the Bernstein/Mahler 
recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200?
I don't think Class D is an issue at this price point. 
recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200?
I recently bought a Hegel H80 for around the price you state. I use the DAC for the Sonos Connect, and there are multiple digital and analog inputs. Relatively small and looks good.  Sounds great. I use with Dali Helicon 300 monitors. Other source... 
best bookshelf speakers for < $2000?
a better amp can definitely help the bass.  don't let the fact that you own stands play a part in your decision.