Bookshelf speakers on a budget

Probably so, the Elac is well thought of in general. It may be just what you need. I think I could use them and be pretty happy, personally. I have seen the Elac for sale used on here- unless you want the ability to return them.

However, they are not a 'ringer' for your tube amp, as Paraneer pointed out. (They may be fine.) I'd listen to them with a higher powered amp (50wpc or more) before committing to the tube amp purchase.

If you are in a good Craigslist area, look to see if there is anything locally for sale used. A nice seller may be willing to let you bring your speakers over for a demo. From time to time I see solid, older receivers for sale for $50-$100. Some have a phono input and remote.

May not be cutting edge, but you would be listening to music for around $300 or so.

Once you get things up and going you will start to develop some preferences and know better what you want and need. 

gary

FYI, Amazon has several used pairs of the B6 for $237.00.

You should take a serious look at these at this price:  http://www.bluemoonav.com/pre-owned.php?id=815&cat_id=0&p=&search=

http://www.whathifi.com/neat/iota/review

>>  Elac Uni-Fi UB5. Nothing comes close for the money.

I just purchased a 'blemished' pair of these from Amazon for $399 and they are amazing sounding for the price.   I have them beside my TV up against back and side walls so I can't comment on sound stage or bass quality, but their accuracy and resolution for the money is killer.   My big-rig speakers are Magico S1s and I'm amazed how much I enjoy listening to my favorite music through the Elacs :)

I see from another thread you have settled on the Dali Zensor 1s. Have you purchased them yet? If so have you tried them with the Jolida amp?