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Need recommendations on stand mount speakers

So my secondary system consists of the following:

VPI Prime TT + Nagaoka MP500 cart
Parasound JC3+
AR Classic 60 (60 watt tube amp)
Acurus LS 11 line stage preamp
Vandersteen 2ce speakers

 my room is rather small, 12 x 13 and I’d like to experiment with some stand mount 2 ways that will have a similar sound to the ole Vandersteens but more open.  

Im considering used but my brick and mortar is limited to Magnolia stores. I heard some B&W 2 ways ( not the metal tweeters, but the lower model) and they sounded nice but at $4k +/- that’s more than I’m willing to spend. 

Im thinking $2k +/-.

any thoughts?
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revrob
105 posts
 
Here are two that I can recommend first is the highly regarded KEF LS50 at $899 originally $1500.

The second pair are from the Canton Reference series. I have the towers and love them at $1200 originally $4k.

Both are brand new with free shipping. The Canton are less know than the KEF speakers. Good luck as I am sure others will chime in as well. 

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/kefls50whta/kef-ls50-5.25-2-way-mini-monitor-glos...

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/cantventoref92dcblka/canton-vento-reference-9.2-d...
revrob
105 posts
 
I also own a VPI Classic Signature turntable. 
soix
8,851 posts
 
There are two fantastic monitors available now that would very much be worth a look. There’s a pair of gorgeous Usher Audio Mini-X DMDs (with a diamond tweeter) here on A’gon for $2200, and a pair of Amphion Argon monitors on US Audio Mart for $1500. If you prefer new, the Silverline Minuet Grand should tick all your boxes as well. All image/soundstage extremely well, and all will likely add a bit of air and openness you seem to be looking for. Best of luck.
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