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Advise before I regret
I'm no professional but my layman advice is to listen extensively to each speaker and then choose the speaker which sounds best to your ears. 
What does 'cold' mean? What does 'warm' mean?
Cold- analytical, inhuman. Warm- emotional, human. 
For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone....
Acoustat 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
"Analog captures and reproduces the timing of the fundamentals and overtones better, a more involving way. No listening fatigue occurs. "Nailed it. 
Pure tube phono preamp
From a marketing standpoint, that Aural Thrills guy always reminds me of the My Pillow guy...just sayin'. 
Point of higher priced streamer?
I used a rice streamer today. Works great; rich, full-bodied flavor without a hint of harshness. And a bargain at 17.99. 
What did you make for Christmas?
Christmas with the family. Doesn't get any better than that. 
Speaker suggestions under 4k
If you don't like cabinet noise, why not get rid of the cabinets? Plenty of options in your price range. 
Portable speakers around 300K?
You should have no problem coming in under budget. 
Has "politically correct" killed the used audio market?
"My Loss Is Your Gain" remains my favorite. What a load of crap. 
Speaker upgrade for classical music
Sanders Model 10e. 
Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude?
"Thank the higher powers for starting AudioMart."+1Merry Christmas!  
For the Audiophile with a taste for good design(looks)....a question.
Merry Christmas! 
Veiled 'wet blanket' sound from tweeters
Merry Christmas!  
Lamm LP2/2.1 vs Luxman EQ-500
Merry Christmas!