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Speaker Road Trip
Rush+1Geddy out of a horn could set the place a fire!Have you looked at Zu or Salk, later of which is in Mi I recall?https://www.zuaudio.com/loudspeakershttps://www.salksound.com/home.php 
Reasonably sensitive speakers for tube amps, max $2k/pair, new or used
As stated, Zu Dirty Weekend boasts 97 sensitivity with 12 ohm impedance.  Getting positive reviews ... can trial at home! Let us know what ya come up with!! 
$2000.00 to spend on new speakers.
Definitely check out Zu!! 
Tube Preamp - What to buy?
You might check out Odyssey Audio made around Indianapolis.  I have the Tempest pre and love it long timehttps://odysseyaudio.com/candela-vacuum-tube-line-preamplifier/ 
Great Recordings, Sonically Speaking - and Why.
OP! Interesting question.DF’s Kamikiriad is a masterpiece for recording reproduction ... along with Brother’s In Arms, let’s see ...The Wall, perhaps another. Some groups change through the years: Rush had a couple albums, Moving Pictures (probabl... 
Streamer Advice / Recommendation for Denafrips R2R DAC
You might consider Gustard x16 ... I acquired one a couple months back.  High return for the price!https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/gustard-x16-balanced-mqa-dac-review.17419... 
Is There Any Reason To Buy A Reel-To-Reel Machine Nowadays??
Looks like others are selling it ... 
Help buying first analog rig - Clearaudio Concept or Rega P6
I'd stick to streaming ...  
Best dac under $2500 - comparing build quality and technologies
I acquired a gustard x16 a few months back ... love it!https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/gustard-x16-balanced-mqa-dac-review.17419... 
Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
+ 2 Odyssey ... you won't be disappointed! 
What Are Your Reference Discs? or Specific Reference Tracks
Good exercise OP!Let's see ... many good ones above; what might I suggest:Kamikiriad, Don Fagan et al. (Could be best produced work since Moving Pictures, Rush)Widespread PanicBig Head Todd and the Monsters:Miles DavisBeethoven Violin Concerto; An... 
New mid priced integrated for 75 yo widow with Gallo 3.1s
Can't beat Hegel but the price range will limit wattage.  Please check my boy Klaus at Odyssey!Cyclops: lots of power, balance ... in your price range!  Built for longevity!!https://odysseyaudio.com/I have the Tempest Pre ... Best ever!! 
Does Steely Dan sound bright to you?
Kamikiriad could be the best recorded work ever ...  
Good 2 channel integrated amplifier for 702 s2 under 3k?
Cyclops anyone?https://odysseyaudio.com/cyclops-integrated-amplifier/For the price, there are few that can best this beast!!   
Best Bang for your Buck DAC ?
You might check out these guys:  The review below is for a Gustard X16 DAC that received high praise from measured performance and low noise floor ... and others in your price range!https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/gustar...