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Big Below 15k used that can play loud as heck
I like rap music and loud bass too but I think people who don’t necessarily listen to that type of music seems to think all rap music is, is bass with no other type of beats. I love the Cerwin Vegas but with your budget I would get something with ... 
How much of High End Audio is Horn Speakers?
I have the Cornwall III’s going on 5+ years and they sound great to me. I have solid state gear with tube phono and couldn’t be happier. Be sure to play with toe-in makes huge difference with soundstage once you get it right. Congratulations and e... 
integrated amp on a budget
Give Peachtree Audio a look. Great integrated amps and their website has a list of global dealers. A used Gan400 is listed for sale on here. Or go for the Nova 500 you won’t be disappointed. They have a set of preamp outputs for a pair of subs als... 
Integrated vs. Separates on a Budget
Check out the Peachtree Nova 300 with a bluesound node. You won’t be disappointed.   
Advice for Amp to Drive Klipsch Forte IVs
I’m running Peachtrees Gan400 on my Cornwall, sounds amazing. I hope someday to try a tube amplifier.   
Short list of musical subwoofers
I have the two SVS SB2000 subs in my system and really fills in the stage even at lower listening levels. I’m very happy with them and for the price I think it’s fair.   
speaker choice for new 20x30 audio room
I would go for the La Scala with a pair of subs. Maybe find a used set. I have the Cornwall III’s with Peachtrees new Gan400 and its sounds really nice.   
What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.
I been using my PC with Tidal and am thinking about getting a dedicated streamer. What are your thoughts on the bluesound for streaming? And would that be better than my current setup?   
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
Christmas Auld Land Syne  Bobby Darin   
Finally Learned: Subs serve much larger role than adding more low bass
I run two SVS SB-2000 subs with my Cornwall III's. Got them dialed in pretty good. You can't even tell they're there if that makes sense.   
Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
Manley Chinook SE, It’s a little bit above your budget but you can find one used. I use mine 10-20 hours per week since 2018 and still use the same tubes it came with.  
Bands/artists you never got to see live in their heyday, but would've liked to.
B.B. King Albert King Stevie Ray Vaughan     
How do you enhance a bad listening room's accoustics without breaking the bank? thoughts?
You can use shelving with books or records on them against the wall.  
Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k
I have Peachtree Nova 300 had a Nova 150 and think these amps deserve some love.  
High end high quality int. amp for low level listening
Get a pair of subs to fill in the sound stage. Makes a big difference at low or higher volume levels.