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Compressed sound from Marantz TT15S1
What do you have the project phono plugged into on the Marantz preamp?  
Other High End Audio Forums
Here ya go! https://www.audioasylum.com/ Another! https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/ And another! https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php  
Please talk me out of buying the Avalon Eclipse
That is a total of a 24 hour drive. Add the price of gas and a hotel room to the price of those 30 year old speakers. Do you really think they are worth it?  If you do then go for it!  
What is Moving From Solid State to Quicksilver Mid Monos Like?
@decooney I have used them with LS3/5a type speakers including Spendor, Harbeth, etc. BTW, all 8 ohm!  
What is Moving From Solid State to Quicksilver Mid Monos Like?
I have owned those QS Mid Monos and used them with 83 db sensitive speakers with no problem. Those amps are a true value. I have never enjoyed solid state since. I am a QS fanboy and Mike Sanders makes gear that is built to last!!  
2-way design vs. 3-way design means ?
" it’s cheaper to build a good 2 way speaker than a good 3 way " I beg to differ with that statement!  
speaker list / web site
Nice job! A few more that you can add ! https://www.studio-electric.com/ Products – QUAD https://www.linn.co.uk/us/ Home | Watkins Stereo & Loudspeakers--Home Audio Systems since 1958  
After 20 years, in the market for a power amp
You should check out the Belles MOSFET amps!! https://powermodules.com/  
2-way design vs. 3-way design means ?
Here ya go!  https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=2+way+speaker+vs+3&mid=772F76213E9E9D139D6D772F76213E9E9D139D6D&mcid=A2FB0636C936495DADF5D11A3457FFA2&FORM=VIRE  
Looking to move to a Tube Integrated setup
This Rogue is another one to consider!! http://rogueaudio.com/Products_Cronus_Magnum.htm  
Help me pick a new desktop speaker
My nephew has desktop Elacs. I doubt you would go wrong with them!  
Integrated Amplifier Recommendations Needed
@dayglow " My point is specs can be very misleading which means a demo is almost a necessity when unsure about amp/speaker synergy." How does one do that when buying used? Just curious. I used that Belles driving my easy load Harbeth HL5s and ... 
Integrated Amplifier Recommendations Needed
The Belles Aria is a high current (16 amps) 75 watt 8 ohms 135 watt 4 ohms would drive those speakers with ease. I have used it driving 86 db speakers with no problem. You should find a used one for under $1500. There are many positive on line rev... 
Beatles '64 Documentary in Disney+
 Thanks! I am also a huge Beatles fan. This is another great Beatles documentary ! https://qr.netflix.com/be-en/title/80195654  
Bookshelf Speakers for Luxman 590axii?
@bluethinker I’ve owned the Falcon Q7. An outstanding small stand mount. Your Luxman is plenty sufficient to drive the Q7 or the Falcon LS/35a!!