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Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice
Used Wilson Sasha 2 Speakers  
Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips?
Attend AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), the largest annual gathering of audio enthusiasts, music lovers, audio dealers, manufacturers and distributors in North America.   
Starting from scratch and say $5000
I would write out a budget and buy used equipment. - Speakers $2500 - Integrated amp $2000 - Streamer $1500 - Cables $500 - Stands for equipment and speakers $500 - Total $7000  
What speakers work with low wattage class A amps
Speaker sensitivity 89 db and higher   
What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?
The Doobie Brothers- Taking it to the Streets All their albums are well recorded  
How do you find time to enjoy your $$$ speakers and system?
I usually listen to my system every evening 7-9 pm  
what are your top "audio bargins" in your system history?
Installed 2 dedicated 20 amp circuits for $250, best bang for the buck decision I ever made.  
Speaker upgrade
I listened to the Rockport speakers at Axpona 2019, I believe they were the Avior II. I was really impressed, in fact I listened to them twice. As long as the form factor and weight are ok for you, they would get my vote. 
Can I use 24 gauge speaker cable?
See Roger Russell writings on speaker wire 
Can I use 24 gauge speaker cable?
See Roger Rusell a history of speaker wire at Roger-Rusell.com 
Better digital front end for my DAC
I have an Aurender N10 music server connected to PS Audio dIrect stream DAC. It works well, N10 has multiple types of outputs. N10 allows you to stream SiriusXM from iPhone. A 
Need suggestions for a $1500 used system for my daughter.......
The Axiom M3 wireless speaker system will do everything to need for $1300. 60 watts per channel and will handle a variety of inputs.  
I have to downsize big time, any ideas on integrated amps and smaller 3 way speakers
You might look at Bryston B135 integrated amplifier, 135 watts/channel, they also have a dac board as an option. Never give up hope!!!! 
Best Tubes on Market today?
Best 845 tube I have tried is made by Elrog (German). I use them as power tubes in my Cayin CS-845A integrated amp. The 845 tube was designed by RCA (1939) 
Streamer choices
Try Tidal, they have a 30 day trial