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Speaker recommendation
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/goldenear-triton-one-loudspeaker/?page=4I went through the spec of  GoldenEar Triton One and it looks very good.Good luck to you!I got the feeling that it will go by well with Tube amplification.It will be... 
This one looks like my old love
@ milpai I agree with your point.As I get older, I miss my first love.But I do not have powerful SS amplifier to drive power hungry planar speakers.It will be better to upgrade the front end for my primary speaker which can last for my life. 
Best Speakers under 1k for me
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis961g3-tekton-design-impacts-including-shipping-paypal-fees-moni...This used one is on sale at 1,200$ slightly over your budget.But this one will be good.https://hometheaterreview.com/tekton-design-impact-monito... 
Speaker recommendation
Ditto + to Martin Logan MontisI am happy with my present speaker which is out of reach to most people (new price was 55K 11years ago)But if the speaker stop working, I may go back to planar speakerMartin Logan is very musical and suitable for clas... 
This one looks like my old love
@ scorpio1951 I appreciate your opinion.But it is hard to repair Apogee even if it's part is available.Since I am using tube amplifier, I am not so sure whether I will go back to planar speakers. 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
I believe that you had better get all  in one system like Lyngdorf, Micromegan, Devialet which include nice DAC , integrated and even room correction.Then you can save lot of money for cable and system will look more simple.If you do not mind used... 
Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis95j65-micromega-m-one-m100-stereo-integrated-amplifier-m-100-ma... Micromega M-One M100 is another good choice.One people reported that Micromega M100 have more power than Lyngdorf 2170 at audiogon forum thread. 
Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???
Within your budgetKiky EMX1 if you want lot of power 225W for 8ohmRogue Cronus Magnum II if you want tube 100W powerLyngdorf 2170  if you want room correction and decent dac.If you do not have separate dac,  Lyngdorf 2170 is a good try with digita... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
@inna Plasma Tweeters are pretty sensitive to all the upstream signals so they can be affected by power cables and speaker cables.I am using cables costing 300-2000$ after long auditions.I had plasma tweeters replaced twice during 11 years of use.... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
Some prefer to change speakers but I am willing to change only front end and amplifiers. It is up to individual choice. About 15 years ago, I had been happy with Avalon Ascent for 2 years.Then one audio dealer offered to give me deep discount over... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
@ elizabeth I had used Apogee Duetta Signature for 10 years before.Thus I fully understand your affection with planar Maggie.I hope you will enjoy it for your life.I also keep updating the front end and amplifiers, not speaker 
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
Congratulation on getting Magico A3.It could be speaker for your life.Since it is back-ordered, you have plenty of time to get the amplifier.One nice starting point is Rogue Cronus Magnum II with tube 100w power.With some tube rolling it is very g... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
I do not need to go up the ladder of Lansche.4.1 play loud enough with quality sound.I will keep upgrading the front end and amplifiers. 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
@ joes44 I had used Apogee Duetta Signature from 1988 to 1998.The main attraction was the transparency of the soundstage , natural presentation and good details. 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
You can go for Kharma Exquisite at a valuation point.Lansche 3.1 is a small one to play classical music,Also, you can go for Evolution Audio MM2 https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis952a1-evolution-acoustics-mm-2-speakers-mint-customer-trade-in-.....