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Tune of the Day
Beastie Boys, "Sabotage" off III Communication - Now wake up to that!  
Integrated Amps
I took a demo Billie MK II home from my local dealer to try with some Harbeth P3ESR after reading some fantastic reviews. After 2hrs of listening at home I called them and ordered a new one in gold finish no less, lol. I swapped out the JJ ECC99s ... 
Tune of the Day
Earth Wind and Fire "Reasons" off That's the Way of the World - brought me right back to my Jr High Dances. So fun  
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
Might also want to look out for a pre-owned, Heed Elixir. You can find something wothwile for $800-ish. Be patient  
Are REL the most Musical Subs?
+1 @mijostyn - the finest sub I've ever heard was from the “Bass Exciter” in a classic JBL L212 (3) piece package - it provided clean, even, low-end reproduction from 70Hz to ultra sonic frequencies. Didn't play at all like a newer “thumpy” subwoo... 
Tune of the Day
Ryan Adams, "Invisible Riverside" off Ashes & Fire. Playing the Montille tonight. What a special amp.  
Tune of the Day
Sure... fun stuff!   
Tune of the Day
Chuck Prophet, "High as Johnny Thunders" off The Land That Time Forgot - slinky cool album front to back  
Small speaker advice
LS3/5a - if you've never owned a set you should seriously consider these little wonders. Maybe go new with Graham Chartwell or vintage Rogers 16ohm. Shockingly great & one of the only speakers I've owned that totally live up to the hype. Just ... 
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
gryphongryph +1 Graham LS5/9... I use an Aesthetix, Calypso Sig & Chord SPM-1200e on mine; no sub required in my med 18' x 26' size room. Been through a ton of standmount speakers & these are my jam!   (today anyway, lol)  
Tune of the Day
Yeah, Jesse Ware... "Say You Love Me" off Tough Love  
Amplifier Power tubes - important to sound?
Recently bought a matched quad of 1st generation Genalex KT88 to replace some Winged C 6550 that I thought were terrific; paid what I felt was stupid money for the Genalex (of England) but had to give them a shot given their description. The Genal... 
New speakers for a new start?
Oh and +1 @stringreen on Vandersteen. 3A Signatures are another favorite of mine. Big, heavy and out of my wheelhouse but they are amazing speakers for sure capable of lighting up the OPs space beautifully.   
New speakers for a new start?
Don't have to be wary of Thiel. There are guys up in Boston who are experts on the brand and are deep in parts for all models. Rebuilt a set of CS 3.6 for me and they came back better than new. Drove them with a big classic Perreaux amp & pre.... 
Primaluna tube rolling 12AU7 Notes
RCA Long Black Plate 12au7, RCA Clear Tops, and Brimar CV4003 are my favorites. I use Telefunken, Tungsram & Mazda in the 12ax7 slots - play them in a linestage & DAC and have found MY perfect combinations.