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After 20 years, in the market for a power amp
buy a slightly used PARASOUND JC5 by John Curl.   fantastic sound, awesome power, awesome driver control, awesome build quality.   many out there for $5k rather than $7500  
Pass labs krell parasound amps
JC5, have owned a number of good amps..... this is fantastic for the money,  slightly used. ...it can be had for $5k or less.  of course it doesn't have the "NAME" of PASS etc.   but I'm talking about bottom end "sound quality", controlled bass, i... 
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
pick up a PARASOUND JC5, fantastic match with REVEL.  gobs of power, images fantastically.  and slightly used can be had for $4500-5000  
New Speaker advice
REVEL f206, and almost new ones are avail at a great price.   Only thing they don't do is low bass, which is irrelevant.   buy a pristine pair. and add a $1500-2000 sub like REL or JL audio..... and your jaw will drop.    this combo compares well ... 
Streamer upgrade? follow up.
ok. I admit I "KIND OF" skimmed the responses.    Isnt the N200 a network player???     what DAC are you using? (again I admit it might be noted there and I missed it)  
The Right Speaker Cables
Morrow cables.  get the "4" or the "5" for 50% off on their constant sales.... very good, and very balanced, not so bright, natural sounding on the top end.  MASSIVE difference in that and 12 gauge standard wire.  
Advice from Audiogon family - best speaker $3k-$4k
this one is easy.    a top $2500 speaker with a $1000 sub.  People sell things like a a pair of F206 REVELs, mint, used, for $2500.   add a REL, SVS, or JL sub, and you will have a FANTASTIC FULL RANGE system  
Your thoughts on my quest for new speakers
Of course you’re going to get 100 responses but with Mucho many years in better audio this one is pretty easy… Buy a really good speaker for accuracy and imaging like a Revel F206 or 208 ,you can find them slightly used for the incredible bargain ... 
Inexpensive speaker cables: any experience?
on a fairly resolving system, I recently tried NORDOST speaker cable and Morrow speaker cable. AMAZING improvements. (both under $900 retail and both avail for less).  I WAS running standard OFC 12 gauge. I ended up with the MORROW, (smoother to ... 
Speaker Recommendation up to 70k
naturally, you'll get 100 answers.   mine would be the following.YOU DON'T need to spend that much to get a fantastic speaker system.I'd buy Revel 228BE's, and one or two high quality subs,  JL Audio,  REL,  SVS, etc.  ...... and for under $20k, y... 
So I just bought a Hegel H390 and
I can tell you, without a doubt,  BUY something better than even 12 gauge zip cord....  amazing difference.    you don't have to spend a lot either.   Something like MORROW sp4 or sp5 for under $500 will make a very noticeable difference. 
$5k Pair Full Range Speaker Shootout - Help me pick
This is an easy one, I have heard all three, get a revel F206 or revel F208 and a sub of good quality and it’s game over, you will be blown away. 
Best speakers 5k 10 k
easy answer:   something like the REVEL f208 or another great $5k speaker with the addition of a $2000ish JLAudio or REL or SVS sub.   case closed    
Best speakers for max. $3000?
this is a no brainer.    $1000 sub + $2000 full range mains like REVEL F206s (or other top quality full range speakers), you can easily find a $4000 combo for under $3k.  This combo will be fantastic for the money 
Full Range under $5k-ish
Revel F206s with a $1500 sub,  jaw dropping!