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Bowers and Wilkins, 801 D4
For exactly the price of the B&W, you could get a Sonus Faber II Cremonese.  Which is no contest.  
Spendor SP100R2 still a relevant speaker?
Yes, very much so.  Many people prefer either the Mk1 or the Mk2 to the Classic 100, as there have been subtle shifts to its voicing over time.  If it's a good deal and appears in good condition I would pounce.  
Mozart-Clarinet Quintet
I'm going to demur, and say that the first clarinets, made by Denner, appeared around 1700, 50 years or so before Mozart was born.  I believe Vivaldi was the first composer to call for clarinets in a composition.  Of course that Denner clarinet wa... 
Help fine-tune my speaker search
If you go with Fritz, you can call him up and discuss the various models he offers, and get his recommendation as to which one best suits your tastes. Beyond Fritz, here's another serious contender. https://tyleracoustics.com/products/t1-studio-... 
New Project RS2T transport
@robshaw This will stay in budget and is a top recommendation. Mega - Audio Envy Likewise, Cullen is fine, though the company is in transition. Triode Wire Labs and Zavfino are both great, but might push your budget a bit.  
$4000 BUGDET - YOU ONLY HAVE 2 CHOICES - YOUR FEEDBACK MUCH APPRECIATED
Anthem.  
Class D Amplification Announcement
Following on from @jjss49 's post, I agree completely with what he says.  For a good number of years I owned a Cary 300B-based SET amp, and no, no solid-state amp (be it A, A/B, D or whatever) can produce certain sonic attributes that it can.  Tha... 
Class D Amplification Announcement
@arafiq I run the AGD Tempo with a Backert preamp.  Best of both worlds.    
BELLES VIRTUOSO INTEGRATED UPDATE
The only way to know for sure what's available and what's in the pipeline is to talk to Rutan.  John talks to Dave every couple of days.  
Speakers To Replace Castle Edens
Talk to Fritz of Fritz loudspeakers.  Describe what you like and he'll be able to match which of his models meets your requirements.  
Is this a sideways move?
Those amps will be different, some very little, some a little more, but not necessarily "better", so the question comes down to the system: driving those small Harbeths, how much improvement am I going to see, even if I choose the "best" among tha... 
Purifi v Gan amps?
After all, we all know that all amps based in bipolars sound a certain way, and all amps based on mosfets sound another certain way.  
Need suggestions on efficient book shelf speakers for a Pass Labs XA3.5
Fritz Carrera Be or one of his other models.  
Class D Amplification Announcement
You can assume that he has.  The journalistic integrity of TAS is unquestionable.  Furthermore, I have never heard of Mr Valin being proven wrong.  His hearing and experience are so accurate that they are virtually objective. I immediately assu... 
Tube Rolling Advice for the Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme?
Yes, the 12AU7-S ART's surpass new-production Mullards (supplied by Backert as standard) and Genelex Gold Lions.  I don't know of any other new-production 12AU7's that would be contenders for the crown.