Seeking Warm Towers - under $1500.

If you can tolerate used speakers (it sure didn't bother me [smile]), it'd be hard to beat the Gallo Ref. 3s - see them on Audiogon for $1450-$1800.

-RW-

Vandersteen is a good recommendation.

But if you want really "warm" sound, look for a used pair of Vienna Acoustic Mozarts -- like buttah...

Thanks for your responses.

Going back to the Totem's. I think my description of them was poor as I do not have the vocabulary quite right. What I experienced was a great separation of the instruments (that is called soundstage, right?)& a closeness to vocals.

The Vandersteens seem pretty large in scale. Although will seek to listen.

Vienna's seem interesting.

Used/broken-in seem to be the only reasonable option.

Upgrading components can't be on the radar at this point as purchasing the dac and digital server top the list after finding speakers.

What about Dali's?
Alpha T1 Tower
Thiel CS3.7
Aperion Audio Intimus 633-T
Osborn's
Zingali

Thanks again

Dali Ikon 6's

Zingali for 1500? Those are pretty big and expensive horns I believe, and really to get big and "Warm" sound its gonna depend on how well the speaker you choose will work with Adcom equipment.. I have owned some of Adcoms best, and they are brute and power, but not always so much finess, so this will have to be factored into your warmth and organic sounding desire.