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Speakers for 300B --- Klipsch Heresy 4 or other ideas???
Pi Speakers; kits or assembled.https://www.pispeakers.com/contents.html 
Rega planar 3 upgrade
Agree, save for a current production P6. 
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And great amplifiers...https://www.dagogo.com/legacy-audio-v4-ultra-multi-channel-amplifier-review/ "The i.V Ultra amplifier has handily outdone all other amps reviewed, regardless of genre, which is unprecedented." 
Full range speaker for rogue 90 or 100 wpc amp.
My favorite kit speakers are from Pi Speakers. I have built the Two tower and the Four. Outstanding value, even pre-built. Can be driven with low powered SET amps, so your Rogue will hardly be breathing hard.https://www.pispeakers.com/Prices.html ... 
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My overall favorite speaker brand since the 1990s. Of course, great sound quality and value come first. The outstanding customer service and support are icing on the cake.This has nothing to do with sound quality but their cabinet work, veneering ... 
Recommendation for Dac for streamer
Based on that, I'd recommend an Audio Note DAC in your price range. If you're handy with a soldering iron, consider ANK Audio Kits (Audio Note):https://ankaudiokits.com/product-category/dac/  
Ortofon Cadenza Black loading
Other phono stage designers insist that the best loading is wide open (47k). I would not consider any phono stage with one fixed loading value. Best to have choices from 50 to 47k and use ones ears. 
Absolute Polarity Switch
All Herron line stages include AC polarity (easy to measure and audible) and absolute polarity switches. Absolute polarity can be switched remotely from the listening position.The problem with most absolute polarity switching circuits is that the ... 
Why Don't More People Into Music Reproduction At Home Play Around With Musical Instruments
I'm a retired semiconductor engineer. I'm also keyboard, bass and guitar musician (order of competency) and have played professionally (classic rock, blues, originals) on and off. I also work on instruments (primarily repair and restoration of Ham... 
Tubes for ATC SCM19v2
Best sound I've heard from the 19v2 was with the ATC P1 amplifier. Makes sense. 
Fyne Speakers now in the USA
Regarding speaker burn-in. No speaker will ever be totally burnt in unless driven at very high levels during the burn in period. Somewhat like overdriving cables with a cable burn in device but different variables at play.Regarding Fyne speaker bu... 
The best room upgrade: $2250
OP and others, thanks for all the useful and interesting information. Incidentally, we are in the process of getting our roof deck foamed for better energy efficiency in our hot, Phoenix summers. Never thought that better sound would be icing on t... 
How many dealers do you use?
Sorry but I see a bleak future for small, high service, stereo focused dealers. 
What are some of the better tuners out there?
I have the equipment and skills to do a complete alignment. Anyone that wants the best out of a vintage tuner should seek out an experienced tech to do the same for yours; well worth it.With that said, of several tuners in my home, a completely re... 
What speaker do you passionately want to demo?
I sure love that soft dome in my ATC SCM100ASLT speakers. I look forward to the results of your fun experiment.