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Tube Amp recommendations to drive Klipsch Forte III
I have driven my Klipsch Quartets with both a Grommes PHI-26 (6 watt) and a Decware Mini Torii ( 4 watt) tube amps.  Both sound great. 
Devore 0/96 - Integrated AMP help
I run my Decware mini Torii 4wpc with Ref 3A de Capo i 92 dbPlenty loud, not concert loud in a 22x12 room with openings on the sidesI would love the Devore, just a bit $$ for me :) 
Devore 0/96 - Integrated AMP help
Take a look at Decware, wide range of choices 
$2000.00 to spend on new speakers.
Ref 3A de Capos clean, detailed   you can find the i model used for under $2k 
Speakers for 300B --- Klipsch Heresy 4 or other ideas???
I'm quite happy with my Klipsch Quartets with upgraded crites XO and tweeter  use it with a Grommes 6 watt sep.  very live sound  
What Integrated Amp do You use
Decware Mini ToriiGrommes PHI-26love them both 
What Amplifiers Have You Heard In Your System and What Amplifiers Will You Always Keep
Primaluna PL2  first amp great starter soldVista Audio i84 second system amp good but soldDecware Mini Torii  keeper had for 10 yearsGrommes PHI-26  second system keeper 9 yearsDecware paired with Ref 3A de CaposGrommes paired with Klipsch Quartets 
Reference 3A MM de Capo Be - how do they sound?
I bought my de Capos to replace some Triangle Cometes which I thought sounded thin.  These are standmounts and not floorstanders some use a sub with them but I never have.  And yes the new finish is awful i have cherry.  If you have older speakers... 
Reference 3A MM de Capo Be - how do they sound?
I bought a pair of de Capo i unseen/heard.  Love them  rich detailed clean  run off a 4 watt Decware mini Torii, they also sounded good with my Primaluna PL2 
Emotiva
I bought a Emotive ERC-4 in 2019.  I needed a new CDP and I liked that it had a DAC built in so I could run another source (MacBook).  It is solidly build.  nice layout and the sound is very good for the price.Had a chance to get a MHDT Stockholm ... 
Calling for recommendations: Speakers for a very lively room
Look at Reference 3A de Capos. detailed, realistic 
Turntable help/recommendation with specific setup
Find a nice used VPI HW-19 mk iii or iv 
Best DAC
MHDT 
New speaker consideration - De Capo MM
I love my de capos but run them with 4 watt tube ampdetailed rich sound 
Adding "Internet radio" to home system
As much as I love tuners ( shortwave as a kid and Macs as an adult) I jumped into internet radio and love it.I bought a NIB Google Chromecast Audio for around $40, not made anymore but lots on ebay. can use a cable into a 1/8 inch jack or I used a...