afedorov2013

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Qobuz vs Tidal
I did try both and stayed with Tidal - I preferred Tidal interface by a big margin....  
Best small, desktop speakers, $500 or under (new or used)
I just got Vanatoo's T0 and they are fantastic - especially with the a sub...  
Best cheap integrated amp
I have MusicHall a15.3 in my bedroom system and its absolutely wonderful with the right speakers (I have it hookd up to Kef Q150 - and they have a good synergy). $450 retail.. plenty of inputs. The only thing I don't like about it is the remote - ... 
Streaming - ? To my old fashioned stereo.
Considering OPPO already supports streaming functionality it should be pretty easy... (you might need to update firmware on 205 by the way) Oppo looks like its already Roon end point - so if you subscribe to Roon that would do it. Or Tidal as was ... 
Best DAC for around $2,500 or less
If you go by measurements get Topping E30 and spend the rest of the money on something else :)  
Why No Love For Peachtree Audio?
I just got Nova 150 to replace a dead simaudio integrated and so far absolutely loving it! Loverly warm sound - definitely not the sound I would have associated with class D amp a few years ago! ... Plenty of power, good dac... the only nit pick -... 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
Kef Q150 are only 300 right now directly from Kef....