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Hello,

I am currently planning out a 2 channel system and I already purchased a used Rogue preamp.  The audio visual store that I like to deal with has a trade up program for speakers as long as the trade up is twice as much as the original purchase, which I’m fine with.  I am trying to keep the budget as low as possible at this point.  Here are the speaker brands that they carry:

Aerial Acoustics, Audio Engine, B&W, Emotiva, KEF, Klipsch Heritage, Klipsch, Linn, Martin Logan, Paradigm, Paradigm Persona, PSB, Soundcast, Spendor, SVS, Terra, Totem Acoustics, Totem Element.

Where would be a good place to start knowing that a year later I can upgrade without losing my initial investment?  Also, any suggestions concerning a powered amp in the 700-1500 range would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Roland 

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soix
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This might save you a lot of time and money.  Offer $900 for these speakers...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/292896650193?ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F7...

Then buy this amp...

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649484829-mccormack-dna125-amplifier-excellent-condition-w-silve...

This will be an outstanding sounding pairing with your Rogue preamp and will likely cost you less than 2 grand for both amp and speakers (both being sold by very reputable sellers BTW).  These are two very highly regarded manufacturers, so if/when you feel the need to upgrade you can likely sell the amp and/or speakers at very little loss.  The amp, by the way, can be significantly upgraded by the designer to a reference level amp if you like the sound (See smcaudio.com).  Full retail for both these pieces was about $5200 when new.  Good luck even approaching this level of sound at your dealer for under $2k.  Just an option, and best of luck. 
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