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Budget tower speakers that rock!
Big, used PA speakers would be great.Or....2 sets of used 901's (with EQ's).   /runs and hides....:D 
McIntosh fuse changeout to make better sound
IMO, "upgrading" a fuse is like upgrading a 1" section of the hot wire contained in the romex, somewhere between your breaker panel and the outlet.   
Okay, How Important Is Speaker Break In? (Dynaudio Contour 60i)
In my opinion, you're just used to the way your B&W's sounded to you, for 15 years of use.  You're ears and brain may adjust over some time to accept the new speakers.  I've tested identical speakers, one set new out of the boxes and the other... 
Small Footprint (compact) amp to power speakers?
I would search for a "desktop" integrated amplifier. You'll find some great options from Marantz, Peachtree, etc. that may fall into your price range if you buy used.  
Classe Model 4 and Model 25
I can't comment on the preamp, however I do have a Model Ten amplifier and it is very nice.  It makes any speaker I run off of it just sing. That amplifier family is one heck of a performance bargain now, IMO.  
Subwoofer for large room
Funk Audio.  
In-wall ethernet cable for streamer
Properly installed/ terminated Cat5E has more than enough bandwidth capability for streaming music.  Leave it alone and enjoy. 
Am I out of my mind? #obsessed
For years I have cleaned piano gloss speakers using the following method with perfect results:1) Lightly dust the speakers with a Swiffer Duster.  This will remove the loose dust particles without abrading the surface.2) Lightly mist the speaker w... 
Thiel Owners
One of the midrange drivers on my CS2's has quit working.  I removed it and measured an open across the terminals.  Any suggestions on where to have this properly repaired?  Thanks. 
Thiel Owners
Does anyone have any tricks for properly protecting and packaging my CS2’s for an upcoming move we are doing?I noticed that the tweeter, especially, is just behind the grill and could become easily dented/ damaged.  I don’t have the original boxes... 
Thiel Owners
I just finally picked up my first set of Thiels, a minty pair of CS2's.  Actually, it was a set of CS0.5's that were my first experience in this crazy hobby over 20 years ago and I never forgot it. I purchased these from the original owner and the... 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
I have a similar room size for my office in our home and I have similar music tastes along with jazz, metal, country, etc.  I have a set of Vienna Acoustics Schonbergs that I truly love.  Not only are they gorgeous to look at, but they can be plac... 
Best garage speakers
Used Bose 901's hung from the ceiling. 
Martin Logan Balanced Force 212 Subwoofer
I'd love to have one....or two, actually.  In walnut, please!I've had several of the older Descents and Depths.  If the 212/ 210's are anything like those, performance wise, they will be fantastic. 
Adding a small subwoofer for music in 2020
REL Habitat.  Occupies no floor space, has both high and RCA level inputs.Velodyne is long gone and there is no support, service, repairs, etc available.