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How important is component “aesthetics” to you?
Can the way something look effect how clearly it will sound?  Most likely not.  But, for example a Mystere integrated tube amp looks sooooo good in black enamel!If you want it to look better then it sounds...Look at some of the British Hi-Fi selli... 
Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile?
Tidal is one of the very best but a cheap Deezer or Spotify account give you great ambient music.  It exposes you to so much great stuff and helps you select what you want to hear more of and pick up (or make) the Hi-REs files that will only sound... 
Turntable getting back to vinyl
I have seen good reviews on the Pro-Ject line of inexpensive tables. They  definitely looks like cost-effective solutions.  You might also do some research to score a pre-owned Denon or Sony Direct Drive table.  A neighbor has the Denon with a Zu ... 
Please suggest bookshelf with best bass response under $4000 pr.
There are so many really amazing bookshelf speakers e.g. Kef, BW and so on.  I would try to listen to the newer Elac bookshelf speakers designed by Andrew Jones.  You could save the extra money for a subwoofer (again, so many great designs) to tak... 
best speakers what do you think
Take your amplifier to a store that will allow you to listen to several speakers.  If you have the opportunity , try the Monitor Audio line.  I have a 40w/channel Mystere' amp and although my speakers are supposed to get 100-200 watts the Mystere ... 
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
I was looking over PSB's offerings and ran into Monitor Audio Golds.  I a/b the two with a Mystere' amp and now live with the Monitor Audio.  There are so many great speakers out there all you can do is listen...and enjoy!jhv