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New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
Volti Rival, these are speakers done right 18k or less, not sure DeVore O96, Fleetwood, made in new york $15000 Joseph Audio, Perlisen  Klipsch Sonus Faber, these are very good with Mac I have looked around in Chicago and several of these as ... 
HiFi satisfaction and/ or Musical enjoyment
I started building my system 5 yrs ago.  Everything I added or changed made an improvement in sound. I didn't know what I didn't know. Finally, it hit me.  Music was just right.  I could listen for hours.  It was relaxing yet powerful.  . Sou... 
Using a power strip in an old home that was build back in 1955
Yes, I have Gfci in my 1957 home.  It is nice to have a copper rod driven into the ground.  I also have a grounded water pipe.  I bought Furman PST 6.  these have electrical protection and will filter the power.  $30 each.  3 prongers with no grou... 
$8k for speakers - new or used
Get a couple subs.  Once set up you will have better sounding main speakers as well.  
Would McIntosh Auto Transformers affect speaker sound?
Simmer. Sorry, your skin hasn’t been toughened up yet. I, like all the MAC fans have an opinion, sorry.  I reread his post to make you happy. Mac fans are very loyal but their equipment is not for everyone. I can’t say the auto former is the probl... 
Decisions, decisions, decisions
I have seen Vandy 3 and 4 used and priced in your budget.  However, a more efficient speaker allows you to keep your amp.amp         leaves   
Would McIntosh Auto Transformers affect speaker sound?
I like more open, unveiled sound.  I've heard MAC many times.  I just can't warm up.  Their amps have plenty of power and are cool looking.  Product loyalty is their big deal.  
Toe in is crucial
My horn speakers are pointed right at me.  If my room was wider that might change but I have great imaging and wide sound stage.   
Spades vs. Banana plugs ??
I had bananas.  The weight of the cables broke those. Sent in and had spades installed. They did not stay tight.  I am now using Rhodium coated 45° banana.   They also have a knurled knob on a pin that goes into the spade and expands the 3 piece s... 
Building Resonance Free Subwoofers
How does the sub you made measure for distortion vs the standard sub box shaped enclosure.  
Solo streamer
Damned if you do, Damned if you don't.  You could buy an LPS for the Cambridge and compare the Aurender, if you like to experiment. Filter on ethernet like is another improvement.   
Solo streamer
Dawned if you do, dawned if you don't. You could buy a LPS for the Cambridge and compare the two, if you like to experiment.  Silver coated copper COAX sounds better than copper for me.  Best of luck and enjoy.  
List Of Small Company Tube Amps
Bottle head Elekit Dennis Had Don Sachs  
Amp for Vintage Heresy
Pass Xa25, First Watt, Aegir, Dennis Had, Wilsenton, Decware, Elekit, Will Vincent st70. The Pass is 3k used all the others are less. Have these Heresy been updated? Crites makes replacement crossovers and drivers. They will sound better than new... 
Modern Covers of Classics
Jimi Hendricks All along the Watchtower.  JK The String Cheese Incident, This Must be the Place(Naive Melody Heart,  Stairway to Heaven Jerry Garcia, Lay Down Sally