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Recommend an Entry Level Turntable (And maybe an integrated Amp)
Try a Rega Planar 2 and upgrade the cartridge, I use an audio-technica vm540ml.For a phono preamp try a Schiit Mani or Cambridge Alva duo.I have both, pros and cons to both. The Schiit Mani has an adjustable gain which is a huge plus when using a ... 
A decent integrated amp under 2K ...
I have a Vincent SV500 with Klipsch Kg4's and stream with a node 2i.  Great sound stage   
Need help buying new speaker cable
I bought Audioquest Rocket 88 $500 and Monoprice Monolith $50 speaker cable for my Parasound w/Forte iii system. Audioquest has slightly better highs and Monolith has deeper lows. For me there's not a $450 sound difference. I kept both as I'm not ... 
Best lower end cables for B&W speakers...?
I compared Monolith by Monoprice 14AWG Oxygen Free Copper Multi-Strand Conductors PE Insulated Speaker Wire with Gold Plated Spade Connectors, 6ft - Pair $50  to Audioquest Rocket 88 $500.  Parasound Hint Original with Forte 3's. Music source Blue... 
Speaker pairing with AVA Set 120 Control amp
The Set control amp 120 produces a fine detailed sound and all the other things the reviews have stated. I returned it because it's not the right amp for me or perhaps it didn't pair well with any of my 4 pairs of speakers. Klipsch Forte 3, Kg 1.5... 
Best bourbon?
Wyoming Whiskey.  
Speaker pairing with AVA Set 120 Control amp
Thanks all  for your input. I sent the Van Alstine back for a refund.  
Speaker Suggestions/Opinions
I have Ascend Acoustic's Sierra towers with raal ribbon tweeters paired with a Vincent sv 500. This set up checks all the boxes for me and you can get them new for your budget. I don't know how much they bring used. For me they are definitely wort... 
Anyone else treated poorly by AVA?
My experience with AVA was positive. In January I purchased the new SET control amp and received it ahead of the estimated delivery date. I was given a phone call advising me that the amp shipped and I was sent a text message with the tracking num... 
Can't believe I let myself get sucked in again.
Don't beat yourself up, love the system or systems you have. I have 4 Node 2i's, 1 power node 2i and 1 Vault 2i. 4 different amps and 4 different pairs of speakers. I spend days mixing it all up . Gotta have something to do on frigid days in the R...