Bookshelf dilemma


I need help/advice getting to a short list of Bookshelf speakers. Budget is $2,000 or less. The room is 16’x16’ with 12’ ceilings. Back wall is bay windows. Furniture in the room (must stay) doesn’t allow for floor standers. Will be driven with McCormack DNA 0.5 via Manley Jumbo Shrimp pre. This is a 3rd floor apartment and adding a sub is possible but I don’t want to cause issues with neighbors below. Streamer is Cambridge 851N. I listen to Jazz guitar/saxophone , Blues, Vocals and some 1970’s rock - Emerson Lake & Palmer, Yes, etc.  Thank you for your thoughts. 

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Sonus Faber Lumina 1....port is on bottom, great for actual Bookshelf placement. $899 and look stunning. 

Find yourself some used Sonus Faber Concertinos.  Excellent.  Probably cost 1k.

Think about Salk ... I haven't heard them yet but high-praise receivers around these parts!  Fit your price range and look fantastic ... 

Made in SE Michigan ....

 

 

Revel M106 (used or very attractive sale price) then add GR Research upgrade kit should be within your budget