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My Thoughts re: Dealers Posting on Audiogon
Dealers and manufacturers can be a great resource.  They can and should know a lot more than the average enthusiast.  All the dealers I've met with near me have been very helpful and they are all enthusiasts who love music and this hobby.  I went ... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Tool, Tool, and more Tool. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Cranberries - Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? 25th anniversary clear vinyl edition.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
T. Rex - Tanx 
Lexicon MC-12
It looks like remote central has codes for it. You should be able to get a Harmony remote or something similar and program it. Try searching the harmony forums and see if there are already codes for it. 
TOOL available in 24/96
This is awesome.  I'm listening on Qobuz.  I had to go outside and see if my neighbor was home so I could crank it up! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
http://www.seattlevinylmap.com/Easy Street records in West Seattle is my all-time favorite. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Wagner - Die Walkure, Sheffield Lab Classics  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Grateful Dead- In The Dark - MFSL  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
  Electric Light Orchestra ‎– The Light Shines On Vol 2  
What are you streaming tonight?
Doobie Brothers - Toulouse Street - Qobuz hi-res 
Basic integrated amp for $700-$900
Take a look at the Heed Elixir. I think it does have a phono stage, but you certainly don't have to use it. 
Home theater help from scratch 5.2 25k budget
You might get better responses posing these questions in a forum focused on home theater, like AVSforum.I'll share some of my thoughts on home theater.Get separates - separate amp(s) and pre-pro.  Sound quality should be better and a good amp(s) w... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Uber, I thought it made nice background music while I was having my morning coffee and doing some reading online, but it didn't draw me in and that will probably be the one and only listen for me. 
Harbeth Super HL 5 Plus room size?
No. I first heard a pair at a friend's house (who also has the P3) and I think his room was smaller than yours and we were sitting fairly close. After that,  I bought a pair of Super HL 5s.  My room is larger than yours and I sit about 9 feet away...