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I’m also worried about how much of the harmonics in the music is LOST by the amp?
Reference speakers are on average starting at $15-$20 k for a decent true reference speaker on Average considering today $50k is  the mid high end range  for a speaker, there are a few exceptions to the Rule.one key is a solid cabinet , High quali... 
Speakers as the principle component/other components are servants
Speakers present by far the most THD vs any other component therefore more monies are needed to present the event correctly. Many speakers skimpespecially in the  crucial crossover which is the 🧠 or ♥️ of thespeaker that is why upgrading,or mods a... 
Vintage vs New
Most vintage is outdated, capacitors in the day Suck, after 15 years of steady use caps dry out and loose their detail ,if they don’t leak , resistors cement ,or even carbon warm but veiled.the only thing that could be a gem was vacuum tube transf... 
Dedicated lines — how many? Other advice?
4 wire dedicated for sure improvement my friend is a Audiophile and top electrician one common ground , 2nd ground insulated isolated ground ,and for-sure Dedicated  20 amp line minimum awg 12. It’s well documented ,if someone wants to not do anyt... 
Dedicated lines — how many? Other advice?
A seperate dedicated line for with a good line conditioner would’ve optimal Audioquest ,has the  model 12000 , 2000, or2500and 5000 , like myself the bigger wire the better awg 10 is what I used , 20 amp breakers , and 4 wire Not Two, using a dual... 
Dedicated lines — how many? Other advice?
Glad to help , happy 4th to all 🇺🇸  
Recommendations for speakers that sound great at lower volume levels.
Spatial Audio Labs X3, and X 5 open baffle speakers. 
Dedicated lines — how many? Other advice?
Myself has a electrician audio friend install 2-20 amp circuits to low resistance ,and isolate I had Awg 10 wire , Pangea to HD Solid Copper Gold plated AC outlets they are very good ,the lines are 4 wire ,have 2 grounds ,1 common ground , the oth... 
OK - Now What…?
You can get much better resolution for Sure with much better audio cables Wireworld 8 Platinum are night and day better that I can assure you if you truly want to get the most out of it ,call Galen Carol audio ,hegices good deal if you buy interco... 
BEWARE OF FRAUD with this member
Get rid of PayPal also, they cost myself and many others alot Of $$ . PayPal represent the buyer 95% of the time not the seller !!  Use stripe . 
Listening to digital and analog
You have not heard good digital if you have not heard big soundstage ,deep image textured digital ,with deep tuneful  Bass .you didnot say what your digital was and how much $$ 
Distributed Bass Array configuration
I do like the fact SVS has excellent new subs with great apps and even programs you can use with USB Mike and online free programs and setting ,SVS 3000, and Ultra 16 are the only subs I know of with 50 + bitAnalog devices microprocessors and thei... 
Appreciation
Myself having a accident on the ice having two now 2 new discs in my cervical spine with pounding headaches and tinnitus on and off, surgery in 3 weeks ,sheds a new light and perspective on life and now a new found appreciation for music,and simpl... 
My Apologies to Miller Carbon
With my Coda CSIB it has a semi stand by but still has 15-20watts for it keeps the circuit  partially warm ,including the capacitorand transformer and circuit charged  .it actually extends the life of the unit ,for it is gentle this way when engag... 
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
Cardas Clear reflection is a combination of the old reflectionand newer clear , what good  is having warm without the detail.the warmest cable is the cotton oiled Duelund cable  it’s warm but it’s soft on theleading edge detail ,I compared them wi...