donvito101

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Floor Speakers Needed after "Remodel"
You should check out the Vandersteen model 1 or 2. If you want to up your budget a little you can get a new pair of the 1cis for a few hundred more!vandersteen.com/products/model-1ci 
Great Value in Used Phono Preamp’s?
A used Croft pops up now and then for about $500! Take a look! https://www.needledoctor.com/Croft-RIAA-Phono-Preamp 
Which Subwoofer would you choose?
@rlb61 A JL E110 for $275? Read the post!  
Valve phono stage
If you decide to go single ended you should take a look at the Manley Chinook!https://www.upscaleaudio.com/collections/manley-laboratories/products/manley-labs-chinook-special-ed... 
Phono Preamp Recommendations
Manley Chinook should fit the bill!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bkv6hBRsTM 
I am TORN between Tube power amp and SS power amp.
Tubes every 6 months? I've had power amp tubes last for years! 
How to filter Audiogon results to Canada only.
It looks like it will not take a Canada postal code. You should ask Audiogon how to do it! 
How to filter Audiogon results to Canada only.
Here ya go!https://www.audiogon.com/listings?category=amplifiers-solid-state 
Turntable recommendations around $2500
You should add this Technics 1200 GR DD to your list. This dealer has a return policy if you do not like it!http://hifiheaven.net/shop/Technics/Technics-SL-1200GR-Grand-Class-Direct-Drive-Turntable-System?gcl...Here is a review!https://www.soundan... 
acoustic vertical window blinds
Here ya go!https://www.blinds.com/?utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=gog&utm_term=blinds%20com&utm_content=... 
New KEF Reference 5 speakers
It might be the aluminum tweeter giving you that bright harsh sound that you describe! 
Strange Recording Some hear Yanni the other Laurel
Yanny! 
Tube Amp & Speaker match
Why buy used? These should fit the bill!http://vandersteen.com/products/model-1ci 
Speaker recomendation
Revel speakers are not made in USA. They are made in Indonesia! And BTW, Thiel is not in business anymore! 
What component to hang on to?
Another here for the VPI. In todays dollar, a replacement for that table, arm and cartridge would be in the ballpark of about $5000 !