I've had some limited experience trying yr spkrs (2-3 yrs old, mind you) with a few amps (mostly stereo). I'll also assume that you'll be staying with dynamic spkrs... and...
here's what I liked (in no order):
Goldmund mimesis 18(?)* (monos -- not very heavy)
Symphonic Line Kraft 250 class a (stereo -- heavy & bulky)
YBA passion 600 (stereo -- heavy & bulky)
CAT s/thing or other* (stereo -- heavy & bulky)
Symphonic Line RG 4(?)* (mono -- not bulky, not very heavy)
(*sorry -- don't remember the model numbers/ could find out if interested)
-What I liked was the portrayal of music (energy, power, dynamics if you will).
-We listened to large orchestral passages, opera, and some R&B.
- I think that most of the above products are well within yr budget (the Symphonic Line monos & the YBA are probably 1/2 )
- Most of the above run v. hot (but that's OK as you note)
- Some need a good power line(YBA for example)
- We enjoyed ourselves immensely
p.s. someone mentioned FM acoustics. I did listen to a set(pre+amp). Sound: exquisite. Price: never learnt to count that far.
here's what I liked (in no order):
Goldmund mimesis 18(?)* (monos -- not very heavy)
Symphonic Line Kraft 250 class a (stereo -- heavy & bulky)
YBA passion 600 (stereo -- heavy & bulky)
CAT s/thing or other* (stereo -- heavy & bulky)
Symphonic Line RG 4(?)* (mono -- not bulky, not very heavy)
(*sorry -- don't remember the model numbers/ could find out if interested)
-What I liked was the portrayal of music (energy, power, dynamics if you will).
-We listened to large orchestral passages, opera, and some R&B.
- I think that most of the above products are well within yr budget (the Symphonic Line monos & the YBA are probably 1/2 )
- Most of the above run v. hot (but that's OK as you note)
- Some need a good power line(YBA for example)
- We enjoyed ourselves immensely
p.s. someone mentioned FM acoustics. I did listen to a set(pre+amp). Sound: exquisite. Price: never learnt to count that far.