I’m also worried about how much of the harmonics in the music is LOST by the amp?


Of course, I don’t want gross harmonic distortion, but don’t abuse or lose the precious harmonics in the virgin recording either. No way to measure that, though, right? Thats where the ears come in…
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@audioman58: the venerable Quad 57 can still be considered a reference speaker! They can usually be found for around $2K. I have two pairs.
Quads excel In the  mid range especially the older 57, but not in Bass or highs vs $$ speakers 
maggis I have owned a bunch cheap Xover parts,and frame is a disaster unless you buy a quality Mye stand  they flex like a sail
I am referring reference in a 3 way capacity when I am saying a retail speaker $15-20 k is average for a mid fi reference speaker 
by today’s $$ pricing standards when $100 k is considered upper end ,$50k mid reference ,which I cannot afford.sadly .