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Used audio market appears to be collapsing
Audio gear has always been a buyers market. Unless it is a rare piece plan on getting 50% off the original list price. I’ve been buying and selling gear for the past twenty years. My last purchases I paid $4000.00 for $9000.00 speakers and $1200.0... 
Need help choosing speakers for Outlaw Audio receiver
Here are some positive reviews. At that price I doubt you can go wrong with the Monitor Audio! Monitor Audio Bronze 500 - The Absolute Sound https://www.hifichoice.com/content/monitor-audio-bronze-500  
Band/artist documentaries.
This Everly Brothers documentary! https://www.pbs.org/show/the-everly-brothers-harmonies-from-heaven/  
Integrated that blew you away
+1 Belles Aria!  
Used audio market appears to be collapsing
 +2 @cleeds !  
~$3-5k speakers for moderate volume listening: Spendor A4, Fyne 501SP, Focal Aria X no. 2?
I’ve owned many Spendor and Harbeth speakers. The Harbeth P3ESR  was my favorite small speaker.  Since you have a Harbeth dealer near you, let them loan you a pair for a home trial!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqFIaiPT_kY  
Help! Pre amp turning on by itself.
This might explain the problem! https://www.jeepzine.com/remote-starts-turning-on-by-itself-causes-solutions/  
Help a college student out! Component pairing ideas for Acoustic Energy AE500
This Yamaha should fit the bill! https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/amplification/integrated-amp/yamaha-a-s501-integrated-amplifier/  
Tannoy history and my unbelievable journey to and experience with vintage Tannoys
Outstanding! Thanks for posting!  
woofer replacement question (not sure if right forum, but...)
Give Jerry Bloomfield at Falcon Acoustics a call. I’m sure he will give you the information that you are lookin’ for!  Falcon Acoustics | The Leading DIY Speaker Parts and Kit Supplier since 1972  
FM radio reception
 If you decide on a rooftop or attic mount directional Yagi type you will have a difficult time finding a company that makes them anymore. You can give this Magnum a try!! https://www.magnumdynalab.com/sr-100-fm-antenna/  
Ortofon carts are too hot for my phono preamp?
"The Pro-ject phonostage sounds OK...but it isn’t at the same level that the Pulsus is "supposed" to be...at least judging by price and reviews."   That is no guarantee that it will sound good in your system!  
Preamp Options under $3500
You’ll be spinnin' your wheels finding a one chassis preamp other than that QUAD with those options that you are lookin' for!  
Help - static noise in speakers
Swap the left and right tubes and see if the static moves to the other speaker! If it does you have a bad tube!  
2 Channel system sounds weak and lackluster
A warning to all!  Never use a Q-tip to clean out the wax in your ears. It can be very harmful! The Dangers of Using Q-Tips for Earwax