Need recommendations on stand mount speakers


So my secondary system consists of the following:

VPI Prime TT + Nagaoka MP500 cart
Parasound JC3+
AR Classic 60 (60 watt tube amp)
Acurus LS 11 line stage preamp
Vandersteen 2ce speakers

 my room is rather small, 12 x 13 and I’d like to experiment with some stand mount 2 ways that will have a similar sound to the ole Vandersteens but more open.  

Im considering used but my brick and mortar is limited to Magnolia stores. I heard some B&W 2 ways ( not the metal tweeters, but the lower model) and they sounded nice but at $4k +/- that’s more than I’m willing to spend. 

Im thinking $2k +/-.

any thoughts?
last_lemming
There are two fantastic monitors available now that would very much be worth a look. There’s a pair of gorgeous Usher Audio Mini-X DMDs (with a diamond tweeter) here on A’gon for $2200, and a pair of Amphion Argon monitors on US Audio Mart for $1500. If you prefer new, the Silverline Minuet Grand should tick all your boxes as well. All image/soundstage extremely well, and all will likely add a bit of air and openness you seem to be looking for. Best of luck.
Fritz Speakers.  Call Fritz on the phone and talk to him about the sound you are looking for but the newer Carbon 7 Mk.II should fit the bill.  I have the Carrera Be's and love them.
Older ARC and ProAc all day long... maybe the Response 2. You’ll need some nice stands to do them justice though.

A lot of the best speakers in this category are not from the major manufacturers, but rather from Fritz, Watkins, Buchardt, etc.

Looking at today's listing of monitors, if I were deciding today I'd choose between the Proac, Silverline, Harbeth and Graham models offered there in your price range.