I second the Magnepan option, but with a used pair of 1.6's. Those will perform better in that room, better with more power. They run approx. 900-1200 used. I would spend half your budget on the speaker. I would then look at an integrated with AT LEAST 100W per channel...clean. You dont need too much power to appreciate the 1.6's. A tubed integrated would be ideal, but for the money a solid state will give you more power. Also, you will be looking to upgrade everything except the 1.6's in the future. Those are keepers. CDP's can be had for 200-400 used. There are many good brands out there.
Novice here with questions
We Just moved into a townhome. The top floor has hardwood floors, three very large windows (4' x 6') and a slanted ceiling that at its highest point is 16 feet. Because of all the glass and the sloped ceiling the acoustics are what I would consider weird. The room dimensions are 27' long by 16' across, and there is no way to add ceiling speakers or any speakers in the rear. My budget for a receiver, cd player, and two speakers is $2000. I am aware the options are limitless, but would like your opinion on what percentage to spend on receiver vs speakers to get the most bang for my $, as well as what kind or type of speaker might best handle this room.