I do like them
But the novelty/ upgrade itch bites reasonably quickly after the proclamation of ‘end game’/ ‘last system I’ll ever need’ etc. Apparently.
Ascendo C8-C speakers with free brand new stands. Very musical and as new condition. Your wife will love these.
Ascendo C8 with stands. Nice.
I hate you.
Oh. Did you assume I was talking about you? How awkward. Well it does sound like you doesn’t it, you little gear-whore 
I think he just hates stuff/people in general. Himself included. I don’t hate you btw. Hate is far too strong an emotion. I’m more meh than hate.
Very nice, if only there was a pair for sale 
They are £3000. Collect.
Takes one to know one.
Whatcha talking about - I’m cured
OK Stu - I give up. What are those visions of beauty? Ignorant arse that I am
I ran a Rosewood on a very modded RB300 and it sounded a very good combo.
I’d buy that Koetsu Bob was saying just to scratch the itch
Suddenly, five grand doesn’t seem very much after all 
Now, if I had ten grand… I’d realise I really need fifteen.
I have a rosewood just coming back from full inspection and cleaning at Goldring if interested ?
I’d love to own a Koetsu (the best cartridge I’ve had is an OC9), but I suspect I am not yet ready for that kind of expenditure. Was planning to upgrade the tonearm first.
That said, I wasn’t planning to buy a pair of Impulse H2s either, and that went surprisingly well.
I’ll drop you a PM.
Cheers
As previously mentioned, an Audio Note tonearm, Io cart (probably a 1) and a suitable step up will provide a very worthwhile improvement and is just about within your budget.
Forget the Koetsu - too woody/muddy.