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Looking for a good full range floor stander
My room is about your size, and I my listening tastes are similar. I have a pair of Zu Definitions that are definitely full range. Zu offers a 60 day home trial.  
SS Amp suggestions
I am recently impressed by Bakoon SS amps. I think that they are class A and within your price range.  
Horn Speaker Recommendations
https://oswaldsmillaudio.com/loudspeakers 
Recommendations for upgrade
If you live in South Florida, you should visit DejaVu Audio South:  http://dejavuaudiosouth.com/If it is anything like the parent store outside Washington, DC, it will be worth your while. 
Metal cabinet speakers
As Erik_Squires noted, Celestine SL600 and SL700 had cabinets made from Aerolam. Two sheets of aluminum with aluminum honeycomb in between. Adapted from aerospace industry. Inert and light in weight and thin allowing a relatively large internal vo... 
Ugly vs Gogeous speakers
Given what is available in today’s market, it is not necessary to compromise on sound or aesthetics - especially speakers that are available in different finished or woods. The advantage of competition. The exceptions are electrostatics or large (... 
Speaker recommendation for SET tube amp MASTERSOUND
If you are interested in Zu, call the company and talk to one of the team. They are a valuable source of advice. 
Used vs New vs Vintage vs Floorstanding vs Bookshelf vs ..... OMG!
As many have said, you have to listen for yourself. Each of us has favorites. The only thing that I would add is to try to listen at home with the speakers set up in your room. It is hard to overemphasize the importance of room-speaker interaction... 
2019 300B tubes that are worth the money?
AlUnderstood. Do you think that it is safe to clip it? None of the 300b that I have used - including my current Takatsuki - have this pin. Gary 
2019 300B tubes that are worth the money?
Some 300b have a pin sticking out the side of the base. Does it have a purpose? Or could I clip it?thanksgary 
YBA PRODUCTS
Great article. Thanks.  
Which 300b amplifier for Devore O/96
Charles and I have gone back and forth regarding individual 300b tubes. I prefer the Takatsuki; he prefers the EML XLS (and 213Cobra [Phil] prefers the KR Balloons). However, the number of 300b variants on the market is insane with price ranges fr... 
YBA PRODUCTS
Of the two AR systems - each with CDP, tuner, and integrated amp - one tuner died (easier to replace than repair) and one amp needed repairs. Both CDPs are alive and well.  
YBA PRODUCTS
I have their vintage budget line -AudioRefinement - in my bedroom and built a system using the same components for my girlfriend. Both sound great.  
looking for ideas on must have classical music
Or maybe Bach Cello Suites rather than Partitas and Sonatas for Violin.