blackbag20

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Bryston or Yamaha?
I have a Bryston 0.5 Pre that was not overly cared for by previous owner ... it is awesome!   No experience with Ymaha ... can you compare? I would love to know which way you go ....  
Shakti Stone
I can't believe I have made it this far ...   
Favorite rock/pop male voices
Peter Murphy  
2 Channel system sounds weak and lackluster
@gano nailed it ...   
Music streaming
Qobuz hands-down ...  For an inexpensive streamer look at Wiim Ultra ... some compelling reviews and I have heard it ... easy to use, compatible with Qobuz et cetera. https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2024/07/19/the-wiim-ultra-review-unreal-hifi-va... 
Get yer Alice at Axpona
Now Slipknot I would buy ... that's butter  
Bad idea?
Many good choices here, Cullen, Pine Tree.   You might also check out Ice Age Audio up in Traverse City, MI My next purchase will be @daledeee1's suggestion ... full set-up for $110  ...    https://sites.google.com/view/pine-tree-audio/speaker-... 
What artists can you not get enough of?
A couple of low profile, jazz trios, at the top of the list: Rouge https://www.madeleinecazenave.com/rouge/ Moses Yoofee Trio https://mosesyoofeetrio.com/ MYT's drummer is insane!!    
Primare A35.2
I have not heard it but also have not heard anything negative ... I love the look and should I consolidate separates, Primare integrated is on the short list!!  
Looking to upgrade from Emotiva XPA-1 monoblocks
Here are a couple of options regionally close to you: Audio by Van Alstine and Odyssey.   https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/audio-by-van-alstine-m750-amplifiers/ You can get Klaus Bunge's Stratos Extreme for less the 4K  the... 
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
I like Miles but that muted trumpet ... I am astonished he found it musical ...  Sounds horrible to me  
Two preamps into one amp?
what could go wrong?  
Standmount speaker suggestion
@motown-l plus one ... you cannot go wrong w Revel!! Do not doubt ...  
Ø Audio anyone?
yeah, it wasn't hard ...   
Silverline Audio
Not familiar w Silverline, OP ... thanks for the intro!