tdwolf1414

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Integrated amp recommendation for Focal 1038
I have the Hegel H360 pared with the Focal 1028’s and it is a really great combination. Used will get you in that range you are budgeting. 
New game with active speakers
Those ATC SCM40a’s are amazing speakers! That is my someday speaker. I listened to them at my dealer and the seed was planted. 
I am indecisive about choice due to room size
I am in a 12x12 with focal 1028be and Hegel h360 and still sometimes wish for more speaker. I think it depends on your listening style as much as anything else. 
Best Speakers for a small Nearfield room, budget at most $10000 (used is also ok)
You may want to look at ATC they are sealed box and they have an active option. The SCM 19a May work great in your room. I have listened to the larger SCM40a and it is phenomenal.  
What integrated should I upgrade to?
The Pass Labs Int-25 looks good. I had the XA25 and it was fantastic. 
Charity store bin diving? Am I the only one that suffers this addiction?
@minkwelder This song reminds me of your post. It is about buying LP’s in the 90’s:Artist: Jeffrey Lewis and the VoltageSong: LPsLink to spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2f8fVIHxUaPCeb9sOJuXqw?si=asTw9fWsR1K0UvWLzAxwWQ Not sure if the song ... 
Pass XA25 or Pass XA 30.8
I have the XA25 and have really enjoyed it. I went from average Yamaha receivers to some older adcom separates. I then got a decent price on a used XA25 and it was a big upgrade. So much more clarity in the voices. I use kef ls50 with the XA25 and... 
30 Watts of class A power: What Speakers are you using and suggesting?
I am currently running kef ls50’s with a pass labs XA25 it is a small room but it sounds amazing. I will be moving to a larger room soon and looking to move to Devore as well 
Best amp for KEF LS50
@sfseay how did the pas labs ls50 combo sound together? I have the XA25 and was considering a used pair of LS50’s. 
Higher Efficiency Speakers
I am doing a similar search. Take a look at Audio Note AN-E. Large range of prices. Maybe problematic for your room due to the fact that they prefer to be placed in corners. 
If you love SET amplifiers, boy do I have speaker for you.
Hi @teejay did you happen to test these with the pass labs XA25 amp? Just wondering your thoughts.