@garebear what speakers did you end up going with? Looks like ProAC was in the lead on this thread.
It happens to be on my list to listen to. The dealer has ProAC k6 Sig on demo, however, I may go with something lower in the line like the D48R or K3. My other options include the Spendor Classic 100, SF Olympica Nova 3, used Amati Tradition.
My preferences align with this thread very well, except that I wasn't crazy about the new beryllium Kharmas. Too forward for my taste. I preferred the older titanium tweeters.