There’s a pair of Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus speakers on US AudioMart for $450 that sound outstanding in your setup IMHO. They’re passive so you’d need to pair them with something like a PS Audio Sprout100 for amp/DAC, but it’ll sound fantastic. Just another option, and best of luck.
Advice on desk speakers
I would welcome your advice/opinions on desktop speakers. These would be placed on my desk on either side of my computer. The desk sits at a right angle to the wall, so there would be nothing immediately behind the speakers. My computer would be the source, possibly through a DC, then into the speakers.
My understanding is that this would be considered 'nearfield' listening. My choices in music is generally blues, some jazz, and some classic rock. Because these would be on a desk, I'd prefer something smaller. Because of COVID (and the general lack of audio dealers in Phoenix), I haven't been able to audition anything in person. I've listened to a lot of speakers via YouTube (which I know is flawed) and I'm interested potentially in KEF LSX, Dynaudio XEO 2, AirPulse A80, Vanatoo Transparent One Encore, or maybe the Totem Kin Play. I don't need anything loud, as I will be sitting just a few feet away. I generally try to buy things used (so the first buyer takes the depreciation) and my budget is less than $1000.
I'd appreciate any advice/opinions you might be willing to share.
My understanding is that this would be considered 'nearfield' listening. My choices in music is generally blues, some jazz, and some classic rock. Because these would be on a desk, I'd prefer something smaller. Because of COVID (and the general lack of audio dealers in Phoenix), I haven't been able to audition anything in person. I've listened to a lot of speakers via YouTube (which I know is flawed) and I'm interested potentially in KEF LSX, Dynaudio XEO 2, AirPulse A80, Vanatoo Transparent One Encore, or maybe the Totem Kin Play. I don't need anything loud, as I will be sitting just a few feet away. I generally try to buy things used (so the first buyer takes the depreciation) and my budget is less than $1000.
I'd appreciate any advice/opinions you might be willing to share.