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Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
you're at the point 34dean where it becomes personal preference and system - many good suggestions - some like Infinity some B&W and some dislike them...you have a good amp - to some it is underpowered, to some it is ok... 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
the Primus 363 is both high sensitivity and easy to drive 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
I have a pair and they are awesome for the price.  I used with an Onkyo A-9555 Integrated 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
great review by REG in TAS 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
Infinity Primus 363 - great small floor-standers, very efficient 
Nuforce STA200
I just hooked mine up with a Classe CP-35 preamp and after a few hours I'm very impressed with the sound... especially at the close out prices a great value... 
Specific Pre-Amp advice
Pass XP-10 is selling for great price these days, under your budget 
Specific Pre-Amp advice
In my system, I much preferred the Rowland Capri to the ARC LS25ll. But $2,495 is only ok if it is the S2 which it doesn't say it is. The original sells for way less. No longer sure on tubes and active ? 
Building an all analog system around Magnepan .7 for 4K and under
the 3 piece Mini is not the same as the MMG series, it is meant for desk top or small rooms 
Building an all analog system around Magnepan .7 for 4K and under
Magnepan refers to the Mini as a 3.7i in miniature   check out their website    the mini should have more resolution 
Building an all analog system around Magnepan .7 for 4K and under
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What commerical audio system tweaks provide sound quality improvement??
my other best new tweak is to unplug my streamer when listening to CD or LP 
Building an all analog system around Magnepan .7 for 4K and under
you would also have the option of adding a second woofer unit... 
Building an all analog system around Magnepan .7 for 4K and under
if you find the .7 too big for your room, I highly recommend the 3 piece Mini-Maggie system...I used it in a room your size and sounded great...about the same price as the .7 
What commerical audio system tweaks provide sound quality improvement??
just put a big rug in my listening room and somewhat shocked at the improvements...did not do it for sonic reasons either...just got lucky