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Step me up from Paradigm Studio 20 v4 bookshelf, seriously.
Jbmac75,Thats a tough comparison.  I can tell you that I’ve had around 30-40 pairs of speakers, I honestly don’t know how many.  Out of everything I’ve had, the S2 V3’s and Carrera BE’s have been my favorite.  The Carreras have a more natural tone... 
Step me up from Paradigm Studio 20 v4 bookshelf, seriously.
https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649656327-paradigm-signature-s2-v3-with-j29-stands/ 
Step me up from Paradigm Studio 20 v4 bookshelf, seriously.
I’ve had a ton of Paradigms.  Probably more than anyone else around here. I liked how loud they would play and loved their looks (still do) but I thought they were all a little bright.  If you don’t think your studios are bright, a soft dome tweet... 
Amplifier upgrade advice under $2000
I guess that I could add that I owned a Classe CA-150 and CA200 and preferred the 200.  You can find one for around $1500-$1700.  You should still look into a pre amp as well though.  The pre amp is as big if not bigger contributor to the sound.I ... 
Amplifier upgrade advice under $2000
Great video MC!  Thanks for sharing that.  That really clarified many things for me that I knew but just didn’t know why.Really helps you to understand the importance of speaker / amplifier pairing.As to the OP, that Onkyo doesn’t look horrible bu... 
When was the first time that you heard great sounding speakers?
Not sure but I can tell you that I’m listening to an exceptional pair right now and that matters more to me... 
Why so obsessed with bass?
Coming up next week “whats the obsession with mids and highs?”.  Bass is 1 of the 3 parts of music, no?  How many parts are you interested in?  2 of the 3?Good bass response transforms a system.  Everything from classical to acoustic guitar sounds... 
Amp or DAC?
I went from a 225 watt anthem to a 75 watt Belles and the belles sounds better.I went from a Classe CA-150 to Classe CA-200 and the 200 was better.I went from an Adcom 545 to 535 and the 535 sounded better.No way to tell.  If all other things are ... 
Suggestions for some Monitor Audio
$2500 integrated on some Monitor Audio Bronze?  Noooo!Brother, get a pair of used Monitor Audio Gold 100’s or Gold GX100’s.Use the rest of your budget for a good preowned integrated.  You can get a great preowned integrated for $1000-$1500.  You C... 
Put that in your pipe(s) and smoke it
@phusis , u ever try talking to Kenjit?   
Have speakers really improved within the last 20 years??
@kenjit  “I have set you a challenge. You cannot turn the tables on me. You either give up or you give me proof. This is non negotiable”do you think we owe you anything?  You can .... off with your non negotiable demands.piss off dude, find anothe... 
Have speakers really improved within the last 20 years??
“They don't make them like they used to.”. Nope!  They make them quicker, lighter, faster,  and for less money.  And they aren’t lime green with gold speckles. 
Have speakers really improved within the last 20 years??
“This seems more like someone who dislikes the audiophile hobby in general”... precisely.  His hobby is trolling, not audio.  He’s quite good at his hobby 
Looking for a sub for revel f208
Id go sealed, not ported.  I’ve had both from svs and whipe the ported subs have more output and play lower they aren’t as musicalMonitor Audio Gold GX15’s are nice too.  If you could get a pair of those used that might be something to consider.  ... 
$7000 preamp vs $700 receiver - Is the difference THAT significant?
Yes, big difference.  You could go from a $700 avr to a $700 preamp and there’d be a big difference