Hi I am a new member and I just wanted to say hi to all members on this forum. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with AV123 LS6 speakers and what amplifiers make them sound the best they can. The only catch is that I'd like to spend $3000 or less. I currently have an Emotiva XPA-3 that is run through my Yamaha RXV1700 receiver and they sound pretty good but at times they seem a bit forward or bright to me. That may be due to a number of factors; room without treatments, recording,etc. Some of the brightness I am hearing is perhaps an increase in overall detail that has been introduced due to the addition of the Emotiva. I have read in a couple of forums that the LS speakers sound great with tube amplification and I was wondering if anyone can suggest some best bang for the buck amp or amps to run these speakers, considering my budget. I was thinking of getting a nice 2ch pre-amp and two Emotiva XPA-1 mono blocks but after listening to the XPA-3 I think I have an idea of how they would sound. I know that the XPA-1's will sound significantly better and will have a lot more power, but I think I have a small taste of what the Emotiva sound is. I still like the Emotiva sound, I just would like to try an amp or amps that are perhaps a bit more warm and smooth. I am open to any suggestions, solid state or tube or hybrid. I am also open to any other suggestions that will help. I will be getting room treatments in the near future, as I have already had discussions with a tech at GIK acoustics and we have come up with a number of room treatment products for my listening area. Please excuse the poor terrminology, as I am not an audiophile; however, I am an enthusiast and I am wanting to learn more and get more involved with the audio hobby. I appreciate any feedback. Thanks.