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Speaker matching for Audiolab 6000A
I would NOT.Step down to the EVO 4.1 Look for the 4.2 preowned on CANUCKAUDIOMART and USAUDIOMART   https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649799746-wharfedale-evo-42-black-oak-pair-brand-new-sealed-in-factory-box-free-shipping/   https:/... 
What does a subwoofer solve?
Assuming that a quality subwoofer is properly set up as it is added into your system:  - it will remove the lowest frequencies (the deep bass) from your main speakers so that they no longer have to do all of the dirty work. The deep bass will ins... 
Speaker matching for Audiolab 6000A
Wharfedale EVO4.2 Review: The Best Bookshelf Speaker Under $1000! https://hifitrends.com/2021/07/27/wharfedale-evo4-2-review-the-best-bookshelf-speaker-under-1000-dollars/ Wharfedale EVO 4.2 HiFi Speakers SOUND DEMO REVIEW         
Speaker matching for Audiolab 6000A
Stretch the budget to pre-owned REFERENCE 3a De Capo i. The link shows a nice pair up for sale on AGON. ( and seller has a complimentary finish subwoofer also up for sale ) 92 db efficiency = EZ. To drive them https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magaz... 
If you had to downsize to smaller, more buget...
YBA HERITAGE Streaming Music Centre  TRIANGLE COMETE 40th anniversary standmount speakers     
Hate fireplace in home theater room
@ jumia 262 posts 03-30-2022 at 03:01pm ” …Pull down TV mounts are not reliable and they’re not a really good solution...”  i strongly disagree with this generality bias .MANTLEMOUNT are Uber-reliable . I’ve had mine for 2-years and it is flawle... 
Tuner choice
Check out the website link.  The “shoot-out” tabs will give you a fine grounding on quality build FM tuners . I have a fully professionally rebuilt / recapped / aligned PHILIPS 673 (USA model) that was an upgrade to my prior MAGNUM DYNALAB.With a... 
Attractive Bookshelf - Under $3k
Depending on your bespoke room strengths and warts .., here is a wild card option … XAVIAN speakers. There are three ads on CANUCKAUDIOMART ( in $CAD at a 25% discount to $USD) . I’ve posted just one of the three .., check out all three ads . "..... 
Attractive Bookshelf - Under $3k
  @ skeptic66 posts 04-22-2022 at 01:15am “ ….@akg_ca Those may sound glorious, but they’re nowhere near $3k, or did you miss that part of the title? ….” my apologies sir, no…I did not miss it, but I erroneously omitted the paragraph suggest... 
Is it good to upgrade the crossovers in your speakers?
Assuming you already have speakers you are generally comfortable with, I would not recommend that you screw around with the OEM design and OEM crossovers…especially as a tweak. There is no “set” or “standard” crossover point - different speakers ... 
Attractive Bookshelf - Under $3k
Move up higher in the HARBETH stable to their 30.2XD model. Highly recommended  https://www.stereonet.com/au/reviews/harbeth-m30-2-xd-loudspeakers-review https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2021/10/26/au41h1kkayv2m6xyjff3svgy8clt6n    
Beginner Question
Sounds like NORDOST FREY , or even higher model in their stable       
High End Intergraded comparisons, Marantz, McIntosh, Levinson, Luxman....
  @nealkot 01-25-2022 8:28pm Rega makes great integrateds with phono stages that will match nicely with your turntable. I think they’re all MM though….but I also think the Elicit R would drive the KEFs…..you could find out practically for free ... 
Mogami 2921 Bi wire vs Canare 4S11 Bi wire Opinions
Interchangeable peer budget options - Doubtful that you would hear any difference between them. I’ve used both in my prior “D” system …. It’s distilled down to a “just pick one of ‘em…” exercise.  
Recommended USB Cables.
CARDAS CLEAR https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CRCLESB https://hifiplus.com/articles/cardas-audio-clear-high-speed-serial-buss-cable/