"Can't buy Virgos" So what isclose for $1200used?

I have never owned Virgo's. However I have spent time auditioning them from time to time. Recently I have auditioned several varieties of Totem speakers. Especially there less expensive models.

I thought they came very close to the sound of the Virgo's. Note that the Totem's are designed, like the Virgo's, with a very narrow baffel. The image beautifully, like the Virgo's, and are very musical as well. Check them out. There are very inexpensive models that will fit your price range.

Best of luck-Richard

I've recently seen a few pairs of Monitor Audio Studio 20s being offered at the $1,200 price level. They offer great resolution, bass down to 45Hz (in room can extend that to upper 30s), first class soundstaging and they're an easy amplifier load. Studio 20s are a step up from the Vandy 2.

why not build a SEAS or Scanspeak kit from Madisound? they won't look as sexy, but they are worth every penny.