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Recommendations for against the wall high efficiency speakers
consider... KLH Model 5 Speaker 3 way sealed enclosure sensitivity: 90.5 dB    https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/klh_model_5/ https://klhaudio.com/klh-speaker-reviews/  
What happened to all the highend stereo shops
I'm 71 and I live in the suburbs of Washington DC.   We had Audio Associates and Myer Emco -- both now just a memory.  We do have Deja Vu Audio in  VA suburbs. https://dejavu-audio.com/index.html and in Baltimore suburbs we have Just Audio http... 
Why are speaker stands so expensive?!
I use something like this.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/322933325356?hash=item4b30537e2c:g:Ax8AAOSwwKxbu5Fh&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwE7os%2F9NrvMxBj7%2FqbegKJC8JIGA2QuGq3qndkSjS6MfMGPlar5i1w%2Bk1jdfDUp8AIE8IerC6%2FREMZwqMx3yInekBvgwZo9uv5iH... 
Air conditioning for audiophiles.
I have the Mitsubishi split system and it is quiet enough for me to enjoy my music.  The following link is from PS Audio where Paul lambastes his LG mini split.   "What are the best air conditioners for music rooms?" https://youtu.be/2sV7Hqc5NNA  
Bang for the buck
In an apartment you'll probably want a speaker that can be backed against the wall.  Typically that would require a speaker that is either in a sealed enclosure or if it has a port the port is on the front of the speaker.      The Wharfedale Linto... 
Integrated amp recommendation
take a look at the NewClassic 200 Integrated https://parasound.com/200_Integrated.php  
Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time
FWIW I enjoy the humor of "All My Ex's Live In Texas" by George Strait      
It was 61 years ago today...
I'm 70 and I recall how the girls were so enthralled with the Beatles.    My school teacher was not impressed with the Beatles.   The came and played here in DC.  
Testing for Dirty Electrical Power
I might try the hifi AC iPurifier  I've read it gets warm, so I'd probably only want it plugged into power when my system is powered on.          
Testing for Dirty Electrical Power
I have a. PS Audio Noise Harvester.   In my townhouse it blinks at a very fast frequency.  In my significant others home which is just around the block it would hardly ever blink.      I know I have dirt power and her power is relatively clean.   ... 
Ultimate stereo nightmare
As we age we have to downsize from our otherwise youthful choices.     At age 70 I have a hard time getting off the floor.   I've been using Sprout 100 and the new Bluesound Powernode powering bookshelf speakers.      Better yet are the powered sp... 
Best Amps for Magneplanar 1.7i Speakers
  this might help.             
Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll
Hot amps are more likely to catch fire.   Here is Art Dudleys humorous account of an amp catching fire in his house .   .    
Can someone help me pick out my first speakers?
Some speakers sound better a number of feet set back from the front facing wall. Its not just how the speaker sounds in a show room, but how does it sound in your room where you can place your speakers.     
Speaker Questions
HiFiShark is a great resource for shopping for used equipment.     Personally in my opinion,  I think you'd be better off with buying used speakers and new electronics. Do you listen to records?   If not the BlueSound POWERNODE is an excellent cho...