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Super integrated vs equivalent +$$ for new main system
Talk to Mark at Reno HiFi about Pass--great advice and reputation for great service (I've corresponded but never purchased).https://renohifi.com/pass.htmAlso, consider Gryphon Diablo 120 and Boulder 866, if you can stretch your budget. I've not he... 
Integrated amp -- Pass Labs vs Luxman vs McIntosh
If I am not mistaken, the CODA integrated does use the developments from the 8 and 16 amplifier, but uses the older 6 for its preamp section, not the newer and lauded 7. 
Upgrading Quicksilver preamp or amp caps -- warranty impact?
Big Quicksilver fan here (although more the amps than the original Full Function Preamp I had)--I don't mess with Mike's work. 
Active Non near field loudspeaker
Neumann KH 420 
Your favorite album cover...
ELP Tarkus 
Wife opened door to build my best ever system...ideas for what it should be?
If you are keeping your speakers and this is all going to amplification: McIntosh 462 with matching tube or solid state preamp; or Luxman M900, Son of Ampzilla, Plinius Reference 150, or Belles Power Modules Virtuoso--any with matching preamp; or ... 
What are your top three live concerts of all time?
Dave BrubeckYo-Yo Ma and Emmanuel AxZZ TopLynyrd Skynyrd 
best vintage stereo receiver
I’m sure the OP has moved on, but I couldn’t read this without adding: https://classicreceivers.com/advent-300 
Best options for active speakers $4k or below?
Neumann KH 310 
Who puts their speakers right up against the back wall and why?
Gradient Revolution:  https://www.gradient.fi/en/loudspeakers/5-gradient-revolution.html 
Joseph audio perspectives, magico a3, ATC scm40 v2
Suggest that you talk about ATC with Brad (ATC importer) at https://www.lonemountainaudio.com 
Joseph audio perspectives, magico a3, ATC scm40 v2
Snell A3 
Joseph audio perspectives, magico a3, ATC scm40 v2
Gradient Revolution was designed for placement against a wall. 
Joseph audio perspectives, magico a3, ATC scm40 v2
Get the ATC 40 active, then you don't need to worry about amps. 
A speaker audio journey over: Classic Audio Loudspeakers T1.5 Reference = End game
Happy for you (and envious). I hope that they bring you much enjoyment.