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Amp for JBL 4312 SE
https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NUSTA200 
The sounds reproduced by KEF Blades are amazing! with Merrill Audio!
Wow. I’m jealous. What diffusers are you using in rear wall? 
Benchmark Preamps and Amp - For real?
I’m thinking of an AHB2 to go with my PSAudio BHK preamp.  
Macintosh MA252 Hybrid
Isn’t this the same concept as the PS audio BHK amps? 
Is there a better DAC than the Schiit Bifrost for $300?
I say the Pro-ject pre box S2 mentioned above is the winner for any Dac below $1000.  
Review of TEAC NT-505
Is there a fixed volume output setting for using the 505 as a Dac only (feeding and outboard preamp) or do you just turn volume control up to 100%? 
Any word when Yamaha M-5000 amp will hit the U.S.
Anybody in the US stocking these yet? I cannot find any info 
Benchmark 1, 2 & 3
Wow, many businesses would try to get you to buy a new unit. Good for Benchmark  
Cocktail Audio's New and latest X50pro Audiophile Music Streamer/server...Any Love?
The IFI streamer/ Dac is a bit overloaded as well. Phono preamp, tube buffers, etc.  
New DAC or New Streamer or New Streamer/DAC
Many suggest having all in one box solution (like the T2, Brooklyn Bridge, etc) due to eliminating the usb connection. Is the usb connection from streamer to the dac is as big of deal as many say (noise, jitter, etc) or over hyped? One benefit of ... 
Cocktail Audio's New and latest X50pro Audiophile Music Streamer/server...Any Love?
Looks like I'm back looking at the Teac NT-505 or save for the Lumin t2 
Cocktail Audio's New and latest X50pro Audiophile Music Streamer/server...Any Love?
I'm really interested in this unit as well. The hesitation I have is that it's so jammed packed with features for the price, I wonder how many shortcuts in the sound quality department. One question, can one play a CD or just rip? 
Anyone have experience with the new ELAC DDP-2?
One thing I do appreciate about the physical design is the slim profile. One could easily stack on top of a cd player, etc. The DDP-2 may actually turn out to be the biggest bang for the buck.  
Anyone have experience with the new ELAC DDP-2?
The teac is the better looking of the two.  
Anyone have experience with the new ELAC DDP-2?
The Elac vs Teac 505 would be a great read.