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Speakers for Rock - up to 1kusd
Have owned almost everything including Wilsons and Egglestonworks Andra. B&W is a good choice but a pair of Klipsch Fortes sound good to my ear and rock out. You can pair them with a 25 watt tube amp or a 250 watt solid state monster. Everythi... 
The one component that you wish you had not bought
There are several! Mesa Boogie Power Amp. Super high gain and very gritty sound for tubes . Cheap painted on finish. Anything Mark Levinson except 37 Transport. All other ML sounds small and sterile to me. Wilson Watt/Puppys. Too bright and no bas... 
upgrade advice for budget-minded beginner
Hi Ethan,No need to go integrated and lose upgrade flexibility.If you do go integrated, Plinius is the best sounding for the money.ALWAYS BUY USED AND SAVE YOUR $$$.Easy to sell at same price if you change your mind after a while.Go for better kno...