Help with a budget second system


I am looking to put together a budget system for my den. The room is 12x16. I am not sure whether to go solid state or tube. For solid state, I was considering the Audio Refinement, Cambridge Audio, or Creek integrated amps (prices ranging from $400-750). For tube, I have been investigating the Rogue 88, and Jolida 502B (prices between $750-1100). I wanted to try the new Magnapan MMG's but I am concerned that they may not produce enough bass. If I go with the Rogue, I was considering purchasing a decent CD with volume control to connect directly to the amp. Trying to stay below $2k, interconnects included, how would you proceed?
jklotch

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I currently am using a Jolida 502A with a pair og 1.6's without problem in a room slightly larger than yours. As to the bass of the MMG's, it is not huge but will be very coherent, for a second system the jolida/MMG combo is a winner.