Help with options under $1500

I don't have an specific suggestions (other than that I think the Brio is excellent), but checking out the Budget Minded systems posted here might be useful. The most important thing, ime, is to find speakers you like. It's impossible to do that without listening to them, preferably in your room. This can be a challenge (especially, if, as in my case, there are few good dealers around). I've had good luck buying used; if something doesn't work for you, you can usually move it on for only a small loss. Have fun!

A couple of pairs of the Tekton Lore available for asking price $600 and $750 available on Audiogon right now. Doubt you would go wrong with those.

A 10' x 12' room is probably going to be tough on anything in the bass (below app 150hz). I'm a great believer in digital room correction for most installations, but I suspect that it will be unusually beneficial in yours.

I'd personally take the co-ax out of the ZP90 into a good AVR that is Audyssey equipped. You can probably find a NAD, Marantz, Integra or Denon on the used market for somewhere between $500 to $1K.

Spend the balance on good, reasonably full range speakers. There are a lot of good choices out there in the ballpark of your remaining budget - but there's so much personal taste involved that a specific recommendation is difficult.

Good Luck

Marty

The Burson HA-160D seems like a good option when on budget. Its a dac/pre/headamp combo.