If you want to save lots of shelf space, get an iPod, a Wadia iTransport, and a Peachtree integrated amp with built-in DAC. Their DACS sound great. Load the iPod with ALC files and you'll have a rig that sounds better than all but the most expensive CD players out there (I'd still NEVER give up vinyl, though).
For speakers, right now Audio Advisor has Energy Veritas 2.2i stand-mounted speakers for $899, and the matching Veritas stands for $169 (down from $450). That'd be a great way to retain the sonic signature from your old system. And you could always add a compact sub to fill out the last 1/2 octave compared to your dearly departed Veritas 2.3s.
If that won't work for you space wise, get a pair of Mirage Omnisat 3 FS speakers and a small sub (their MM6 is a 9" cube). The FS model has a miniscule footprint, is wonderfully efficient (93 dB, which would work great with a 50 wpc Peachtree amp).
If you must go with wall mount (and at that point I think you're conceding TOO MUCH), get the Mirage OMD-5 or OS3 Sat.
As for your bright room, you could easily tame that with a throw rug, drapes, and wall hangings. You should do that anyway; it's much easier to tune the room.
For speakers, right now Audio Advisor has Energy Veritas 2.2i stand-mounted speakers for $899, and the matching Veritas stands for $169 (down from $450). That'd be a great way to retain the sonic signature from your old system. And you could always add a compact sub to fill out the last 1/2 octave compared to your dearly departed Veritas 2.3s.
If that won't work for you space wise, get a pair of Mirage Omnisat 3 FS speakers and a small sub (their MM6 is a 9" cube). The FS model has a miniscule footprint, is wonderfully efficient (93 dB, which would work great with a 50 wpc Peachtree amp).
If you must go with wall mount (and at that point I think you're conceding TOO MUCH), get the Mirage OMD-5 or OS3 Sat.
As for your bright room, you could easily tame that with a throw rug, drapes, and wall hangings. You should do that anyway; it's much easier to tune the room.