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Upgrading from soundbar
I actually had the Mini Lore before the Lore Reference...a little too large for the space. Bookshelf speakers would work better. Thanks for all the suggestions.  
Softone 300B SET AMPLIFIER
No, I did not pull the trigger. I'm still very interested, but currently driving my Tekton Lore Reference speakers to great satisfaction with a custom EL34 tube amp by Jim Nichols--a disciple of Lance Cochran.  
One pair of speakers, two different speaker wire
Again, thanks for your responses. However, let me clarify: I'm using two different pairs of speaker cables going to the same single speaker post. I'm not biwiring and using one pair on one set of speaker post and the other pair on the other post. ... 
One pair of speakers, two different speaker wire
Thanks for your responses. I didn't think so but I wanted to ask wiser heads. 
Lower volume from right channel
I swapped the tubes but found the situation to be the same. I'll have a tech check the above possible causes. Thanks for the feedback gentlemen! 
Lower volume from right channel
Thanks for your feedback. I will try swapping tubes and let you know the results. 
Monitor Audio RX6 - Used Pair
Where are you located? I've been looking for a pair in this price range for awhile. Thanks! 
Replacement for Monitor Audio RX6
Morty, I thought the RX6's were a very good speaker. However, if you're sure they are the weakest link and are looking to sell them please let me know. I might be interested depending upon their condition, price and where you are located. Thanks. 
Tube Amp Recommendations $1500
Check out JWN Amplifiers and reviews by renowned reviewers Lynn Olsen at Positive Feedback and Dick Olsher. Each amp is hand-built and competes with amplifiers way above your budget, but can be easily be built well within your budget. Jim is a gre... 
High-Efficiency Single Driver Speaker System
Thanks for looking out. I'll check out the listing. 
High-Efficiency Single Driver Speaker System
Snopro, Thank you for your generous offer. If I decide to go this route, I'll contact you before taking the plunge to arrange a time that is convenient for you. Thanks again! 
High-Efficiency Single Driver Speaker System
That's a good idea---thanks. My zip code is 11510 and I live in Long Island New York. 
High-Efficiency Single Driver Speaker System
Seikosa---thanks for your thorough insight and for listing the shortcomings of a Single Driver system as well as the advantages. Taking the plunge is tempting, but not without trepidation considering I've yet to hear this type of system with my ow... 
Which component is most responsible?
I appreciate all of your responses thus far. I'm beginning to think the weakest link is my speakers. I recently went from a solid state amp to a pp tube amp that opened the soundstage and provides a tonality in ways that it will be very hard to go... 
Speakers for EL34 amp: $1,500 - $2,000
I consider "tasteful" pop to be, but not limited to, Shelby Lynn, Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan and Amos Lee. You can even throw in some DMB and John Mayer to liven up the the mix. Thanks everyone for the great feedback and suggestions.