$3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ?

@inna Ah, brings back some fond memories. I had a pair of MG Rev60’s many years ago. A very nice speaker using classic Vifa drivers. Learned a lot about proper loudspeaker set up with that little floorstander.

Highly suggest you check out Tekton. Eric has many options in your price range. I think you would be floored by the performance of his speakers.. They would exceed your expectations by all the criteria you listed. See the parallel thread/review just posted by teajay on the Tekton Encore monitor. Then go to Eric's website to see his bigger offerings. You might do well to give Eric a call given the many options he offers.

corelli, this is the first time that I "meet" someone who is familiar with these speakers. Yes, set up is critical, and if you push them too far they get out of control. But at moderate level with especially smaller scale acoustic music they sound quite good, acoustic guitar and vocals are convincing. VAC Avatar SE is an excellent match, Purist Audio cabling.

Devore Nine..

bjesien, thank you, this sounds interesting.

Tekton speakers..I usually don't like Eric's posts here and his preferences of electronics.

Used Vandersteens should fit the bill!

Vandersteen Model 2Ce Signature III | Vandersteen Audio

Focal 936

@inna   I agree that some of Eric's posts have not served him well.  He can be polarizing when pushed.  However, the couple of calls I made to him were very cordial and helpful.  It would be a shame to discount his speakers given that he has multiple models in your price range that I think would outperform the competition.  Also, his speakers work will with a wide range of electronics, tube and solid state.