Speaker help under $2,500

Thank you for making me feel better.  

Vandersteen 2CE Sig II or Magnepan 1.7

eddy, you will get  Vandy's when the time is right I'm sure.  enjoy what you have.  Honestly, you can't go wrong getting an NAD integrated.  Any of their BEE designated integrated amps are inexpensive and sound very very good.  They aren't hot on top and are a very good match for the Vandersteens if you ever get them as well as YOUR speakers which is THE most important thing.  If you have the extra money the NAD separates are a great value also.  

Thank you.

+1 on the NAD BEE series. That's was what driving the Magneplanar 1.7s I auditioned and bought. I had to try multiple combinations of amps and preamps at home to match the dynamics, resolution, and musicality of the NAD C 375BEE integrated amp in the audition.