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Integrated amp: Component weight
Easy. Aestheix Mimas. Weighs a bit less than 50 lbs. has five analog inputs which can be configured for true balanced or RCA. Can be ordered with a very good DAC or Phono board or both. Hybrid, tube preamp solid state power amp. Under $10k with th... 
Power cable Advice...
Shunyata .  
Flexible Power Cords
Shunyata Venom -X EF  
DAC suggestions for a reasonably modest system
Chord Qutest.  
Looking for integrated solid state amp for daily usage
How about the new Naim Nait 50  
Need Guidance for Next/Last Pair of Speakers
I’ll second a pair of JBL’s maybe the new L100 ?  
Floorstanding speaker experiences/recommendations in the $12-25k range
I didn’t read all the posts. I also have Dynaudio HS on the stand 20. My suggestion is a pair of REL subs. They will do much more than just add the bottom end. A pair of S/510 or S/812 would do it all. I have a single S/510 but my space is much sm... 
Looking for recommendations for integrated with a more “organic” sound.
Cracks me up how many of you can’t seem to be bothered to actually read the OP’s post. He said he’d like to spend $2500. Maybe a bit more. So of course we get people recommending Dartzel and PS Audio separates , Krell. Jeez there seems to be a  re... 
Do You Buy Speakers Without Hearing Them?
My most recent speaker purchase I didn’t listen to first but since all the reviews were extremely positive I pulled the trigger. Dynaudio Heritage Special’s with the Dynaudio Stand 20. Phenomenal speakers every bit as good as all the reviews, mayb... 
I want to replace the router/modem Comcast with a high quality for streaming
I have Comcast. I’ve always used my own equipment. Currently using Arris SB8300 modem and Asus RT-AX88U Router   
*DAC
@navyachts  Recent reviews by TAS are the PS Audio Direct Stream Dac MK2 are  that it is an amazing Dac .. It's List Price is $8K  and I believe there is a 30 day MBG.  My digital setup is an Auralic Aries G2.2, Chord Mscaler and Chord TT2.. cabl... 
Are there any issues with connecting speaker wire in this manner?
Sure wish I had the time to waste on such a fools errand.   
750$ Intel NUC vs $6000 Aurender N200: I don't hear the difference
Why not? I already had the cord.  
DAC upgrade
@signaforce I had a Quetest  with Auralic Aries G1 for several years. Great combination. I used a WiireWorld Platinum USB.  These days Auralic Aries G2.2, Chord Mscaler and Chord TT2. Using Shunyata Alpha NR v.2  PC on the G, and Shunyata Sigma US... 
Need a big favor picking a preamp
What about the Dan D preamp in black? Looks more subdued