New Component Advice/Matching

[spiderfan3030]

Posted this elsewhere but interested for any and all feedback before this virus gets any more out of hand:

I'm looking to get a new pair of tower speakers and amp (likely integrated, w/ phono & dac for now). Would like to keep below $2000 USD, $1500 would be great $2500 would likely be tops for the two components, after browsing around am already likely there. Unable to audition items due to my location. Used isn't an option due to location and current events, for me either; I am in Canada in a more remote location. Music preferences vary wildly, a warmer/fuller sound is preferred to sterile/clinical or treble heavy or too much sibilance, but anything will be a huge improvement at this point.

A deal can be had on a Yamaha A-S801 but am considering similarly priced from Cambridge Audio, Rega, NAD, Rotel. All in one is preferred but okay wit hupgrading dac/phono/etc if necessary.
Sort of torn between Monitor Audio (Silver 200 or 300s) and Paradigm Premier 800f's, the Paradigms on sale but Monitor Audio 300 able to get to a comparable cost to the 800fs. Can also get some Martin Logan Motion 40I's for a similar price that makes these 3 hard to decide between without being able to audition.

Curious if the Yamaha A-S801 is a good bet regardless and which speakers to go with of those options, but am open to further suggestion for components and matching.

Thanks for your help!

 

[ryanosaur]

I can't speak to the Paradigms, but the Monitor Audio audition I did had me very happy with both the 300 and 500 towers. I would not go any lower on the totem pole.

Dunno about your area, but PSB also gets a lot of props, and for a Canadian company might be worth checking out.

 

[shadyJ]

The Paradigm 800F speakers are really good. Very neutral and accurate sound. Monitor Audio normally produces good stuff too. Check out the Audioholics review of the 800F speakers. You can't go wrong with those.