blackbag20

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For those with a Belles Aria integrated...
I wish Salk was still in production ... and good buy on the Belles.    
Looking to Develop A Short List of Amplifier Candidates For A Pair Of JBL 4367 Speakers
Should you want to save a few dollars and have a world class amplifier please look at Odyssey’s Kismet. But don’t have high expectations of the website ... perfunctory at best.   https://odysseyaudio.com/kismet-reference-amplifiers/#    
How old is too old?
Go for it!! Pioneer PD 30 Marantz SA-7S1  Sony SCD-XA5400ES  
85 db or more efficient speaker recommendations
You might check out Volti Audio https://voltiaudio.com/      
Your advice appreciated: Bookshelf Speakers for my Conrad Johnson CAV45-S2
  ELAC DBR62 are a great speaker especially w jazz!   You will not be disappointed!  
New vs uses in your current setup
63.2% used @zlone plus one ... My most expensive items were carefully acquired from secondary markets!  
What to upgrade from a Kef ls50 meta?
Can't go wrong with Monitor ... I would definitely support the Buchardt suggestion ...   
Mono blocks for Revel Salon 1’s recommendation?
Definitely give Odyssey a consideration ... I believe the best bargain in audio!! Kismet Mono's will impress ... https://odysseyaudio.com/kismet-reference-amplifiers/    
Any modern rock recommendations?
The best two rock albums over the past few years already mentioned; Tool's Fear Inoculum and Porcupine Tree's Closure/ Continuation.   Both have significant discographies ...  Some great suggestions here!! All the best ....  
Havelock Wool acoustic panels vs fiberglass/Rockwool
Seems like a no-brainer.  Six panels for $200 ... Thanks for sharing!  
Atoll MS120 Streamer
@freediver plus one ...  Always get good press ... I can't wait to hear its equipment, especially integrated. How is streamer functionally ... SQ?   Tangentially Atoll and Audio Flight remind me of each other ... https://www.audia.it/  
All-in-One (Streamer/DAC/Amp) - Powernode vs WiiM amps
Bluesound has an appreciable array of different products.  I believe the SQ and functionality are very good. Wiim Ultra is going to be hard to beat ...  You might buy both at Amazon and return the loser.  
Finally up and playing
Nice grouping ... the price would bring tears to my eyes.    
Best amp options between $2k-$4 to power Magnepan 1.7?
Some great suggestions ... for what it's worth, I acquired an Odyssey Kismet last year.  It's never leaving the house! Happy searching ....  
Speakers for 2nd System!
I haven't heard these creations and while the manufacturer is obscure they often receive resounding accolades ... would pair well with Leben I believe: https://www.studio-electric.com/ I went with Revel and love them ... so many quality choices ...