proac tablette - signatures / rainmakers, et al

I haven't heard Amphion though I did read a fine review in Hi Fi. Part of the need for research is that I have no audio stores that carry high end equipment near by. All of your input is very helpful, narrowing the starting point. I hadn't consider Von S v1 or Amphion. Do dealers give try outs? Buying unheard is risky, $$. Thanks to all.

The Tablette 2000 series are IMO the failure product in the Proac line.

The Tablette Ref 8 Signature, Response 1SC and the current D1, D2 and Tablette Anniversary are capable of good things with superb imaging, transparency and detail although they can sound little dry and lean. A warm amp or tubes will match the Proacs nicely. I would take any of these Proacs over the Totem Rainmakers any day.

For a more organic touch especially with blues and soft music from the likes of Norah Jones, you may want to explore the Harbeth P3ESR.

The latest Norah Jones album kicks ass, but I understand. I should have mentioned that the Silverlines were raved about and are a relative bargain compared to Harbeths and Proacs (a third or so of the price).