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Cartridge suggestions for SME Turntable
Dynavector Karat 17DX 
I think is time for new speakers..
Fyne Audio 302's $750 a pair easy to power.  
Classic Integrated Question: Krell or Classe?
I had a Classe SSP-30 w/a Vandersteen surround setup. 2CEs, V-CC1 center and VSM rear speakers. It was great match. 
Thiel Owners
Back in the day AV Therapy was a Thiel dealer for over 20 years. 
Thiel Owners
I was at my local dealer recently Audio Video Therapy in Nashua NH and they have a nice pair of CS 2.3's for sale. Light maple.  
What to do with a center speaker?
I also use my Aerial center as a sound bar. I have a dedicated amp for the center and activate it through my processor. Combined w/my JL Audio D-110 it beats any sound bar I've heard. For surround I activate my other 3 amps. 
What to do with a center speaker?
You must have what I own the CC-3 center. They usually go for $399. Still one of the best center speakers out there in spite of its age. Should be an easy sell as you usually don't see many Aerial centers on the market.  
Pass Labs int 60 vs. Luxman 590 uX ii
I would look at the Naim Audio Super Nait 3 integrated. Naim and Focal are part of the same company. My dealer sells both Naim and Focal and they make an excellent pairing. 
Combining 2 channel audio and home theatre
Not sure of your budget but my dealer carries the Gato DIA-250 S integrated. Excellent DAC's w/digital inputs. 250wpc 8 ohms and 500 wpc into 4 ohms.. Has HT passthrough. $3500. 
Deck selection 2 ~ 3k
For something a little different look at Tri-Art Audio Bamboo Turntables. The B-series you can get a TT w/two arms a 9" arm and a 12" arm for around 3K. The company is located in Canada. 
Deck selection 2 ~ 3k
The EAT C-Major is an excellent TT. It also comes w/an Ortofon Quintet Blue MC cart as part of the price. Great value. Also has a dust cover. 
Speakers which always sound good
Aerial Speakers. 
Some amps I never heard of...
Audio Video Therapy in Nashua NH carries Gato. I heard the 4004 many times. Excellent sound. Originally Michael Kelly of Aerial Acoustics was the distributor for Gato. He really likes the way the Gato’s match up w/his Aerial line. I would call Joh... 
Naim Uniti Star with Spendor A7 or A4
My local dealer sells both Naim and Spendor. He usually hooks up the A4 w/the Atom excellent full range sound perfect for a small or medium sized room. 
Amplifiers with Thiel Speakers
The late Jim Thiel was a big fan of Bryston Amps. Used them at many shows. He had a good relationship w/them. It was no surprise that Gary Dayton ended up w/Bryston after the downfall of Thiel.