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Bi-Wire
Re-post   Without prejudice to the effects that the absolute benefits are always system dependent, some of the high-end quality build brands are moving away from bi-wiring in favour of shotgunned runs and jumpers. Biamping ... Different story. ... 
Power Cable Suggestions - Budget
With your high-end quality build BRYSTONs their audio performance will improve with better power cords.Why? They are built like tanks with robust power supplies. You kinda nailed it wherein your any better / quality build PCs still plugged into a... 
Does your system sound change with the seasons?
I also have a $50K  “A” audio system that is very different in its seasonal performance than my lesser cost “B” to “D” systems,(…$10K to $1K respectively) The latter don’t have any noticeable differences seasonally , but the “A” system has its ow... 
Powered speakers for a turntable
Depending on budget : active speakers ,,,TRIANGLE ELARA and KANTO YU-6 I’ve had both in my C systems …. each has its strengths and warts https://www.whathifi.com/us/triangle/elara-ln01a/review     Moving up:   https://www.gearpa... 
best speaker stands for Harbeth
TONTRAEGER   https://www.tontraeger-audio.com/lang/en/reference-stands.html      
Harbeth again…or other speakers for acoustic music?
HARBETH 30.2XD’s are the sweet spot in their stable  https://vinylsound.ca/products/harbeth-monitor-30-2xd-speakers https://www.stereonet.com/au/reviews/harbeth-m30-2-xd-loudspeakers-review    
integrated amp on a budget
REGA …. pick your unit …   https://www.rega.co.uk/products/amplifiers    
Can recommend some non-fatigue SMALL bookshelf for near-field listening?
+1 on Harbeth P3ESR /  P3ESRXD.  
Rega Osiris Single Channel White Noise Help
You should have a lifetime warranty on it . If you are not the original registered owner you may need the original owner sales receipt etc. Looks like you are not alone with a main board issue ….. see #2 below. I had issue #1 (and a main board wa... 
Rega Osiris Single Channel White Noise Help
dunno what this …. I have the REGA OSIRIS integrated amp too. Mine required a warranty fix on a different matter but still a main board related 9 years ago and it’s been flawless ever since, SOUND ORGANISATION provided the warranty authorization ... 
DAC? how much more $$$ to get a significant improvement over Bluesound Node?
BRYSTON……you won’t be disappointed and highly likely be surprised. because they are high-end units and built like tanks, the BDA-2 is a steal at a pre-owned price.  https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/597-bryston-bda-2-di... 
What combo would you choose and why
Thus hobby is a journey and no finite destination . It requires a roll-up your sleeves and rolling out the experimentation quotient. This is entirely up to you to choose and it is impossible for any outsider to randomly recommend with ANY meaningf... 
anybody else dump their Kef LS50 Wireless II?
And this discussion thread passes the baton to CAM ….   https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62476      
Beautiful Music That Reduce You To Tears
(a capella) John McDermott - “Danny Boy”    
Cardas Clear or AudioQuest Carbon USB cable
Good call …since you already have CC interconnects.