Moving to Active Studio Monitors - Advice

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I have just tested my Samson Rubicon R5a active studio monitors, and am quite impressed.  The ribbon tweeter is very crisp and clean.  Midrange could use a bit of warmth and clarity, and bass is tight but a bit light.  Nevertheless very good sound all things considered.  Played them straight from my Audiolab 8200CDP/DAC which has volume control, so acts like a preamp.  Will still hook these to a Rotel RA11, which also has preouts.  Got me thinking of going in this direction for a while.  I'd probably prefer the Rubicon R8a which has a better bass response.  Yes, there are better systems, but this eliminates the need for a power amp, and in my situation even a preamp if I use the Audiolab.

http://www.24audio.co.za/my-account/samson/monitors/samsonrubicon-r8a-monitors

Has anyone gone this route?

Any alternative recommendations for a active speaker?  Budget R10k max

Where would I source these, and audition alternatives - in Gauteng on the West Rand
 
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