@spacecadet65 , Jim(@tomic601) probably didn’t consider recent price increases.
I will also say that you could also go with the VLR’s. Nifty little bookshelves that will work best in corners, but can also be stand mounted.
I use them in my office and find them to be a real sleeper in the Vandy lineup.
PM John Rutan (audioconnection). I know he will steer you in the right direction.
Though he is a dealer, he won’t try to sell you something. He offers great advice for free. (And, believe me, I hated dealers until I met Johnny).
Though you probably don’t want to start from scratch, I can say that if you bought a pair of VLR’s or 1’s, added a subwoofer (preferrably a Sub 3), and a Belles Aria Integrated- you’d have the makings of a very impressive system.
My 2 cents...
Bob