Bookshelf speakers (zero fatigue) & Integrated amplifiers under 1800 euro

[Harris ARP]

Hello to all users!!!
I want some recommendations which of the following bookshelf speakers & amps are best for me.
My room size is 12m2 (some treated) i listen to music nearfield (aprox 1,5 meters) and mostly in low to moderate volumes.
Long listening sessions so lively and forward sound speakers are not for me!!!
The speakers will be placed on wooden stands.
My music taste is 70s,80s rock,soul,funk.
I end up in these 3 speakers: "Pylon Diamond Monitor 15 mkIII", "Dynaudio Emit 20" , "Opera Prima" (budget under 1800 euro) .
Unfortunately in Greece that i leave i can only audition "Emit 20" but the dealer is very far from my location.
For amplifiers i end up in 3 models (budget also under 1800 euro) "Monrio sc 201" , "Audiolab 7000A" and "Fezz Torus 5040".
Thank you!!!

 

[Integralista]

Hi, Dynaudio Emit 20 are very good speakers, not so demanding on amp as typical Dynaudio speakers. Those speakers will sound very good with lively amp like Rega Brio, Rega Elex mk4, Arcam A5, Arcam A15 and similar. I just do to recommend to pair them with "romantic or sirupy" sounding amp, small tube amp or similar. With last Rega amp, you can combine your system with some decent streamer like Bluesound or WiiM and let it run via digital input in Dac in those amps. Also Dac is if very good quality here. Or take some good turntable like Rega or Project with MM cartridge and you will have a very good sounding system for small room not annoying your neighbours. Best Regards.

 

[RoA]

I can certainly recommend the Audiolab sound. It's transparent but not forward or fatiguing. Think mostly between/behind speaker plane. High End on a budget.

Rega and Arcam are brighter and more forward sounding.

 

[Integralista]

I can certainly recommend the Audiolab sound. It's transparent but not forward or fatiguing. Think mostly between/behind speaker plane. High End on a budget.

Rega and Arcam are brighter and more forward sounding.

Hi, I agree that Audiolab has improved in last 3 years aproximately. Before they were like hybernated. My experience with Audiolab 8300 ended I think after some 5 days. Amp was gone. For me a bit strange, slow and borring sound. We compared him to Cyrus, Rega and Audia. Audia 3S was a clear winner. This I have at home. And one Rega Brio mk6 I have still as well. Rega is a bit forward yes but this improve normaly lifeless sound of many "modern" recordings. But they are not bright. And Rega is also less sensitive on "wrong pairing" with speakers like Audiolab or older Arcams. They are more difficult to get them paired right.

 

[skinnypuppy71]

Hi there Harris, just wondering is your €1800 budget for each item or in total for both speakers and Amplifier?

 

[Al ears]

It might be nice to know what you are using as a source before we can recommend an amplifier.
I haven't even heard of two you mentioned.

 

[Harris ARP]

Hi there Harris, just wondering is your €1800 budget for each item or in total for both speakers and Amplifier?

I am sorry i didnt specify it!!!Its 1800 euro for each one.