blackbag20

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Matching a amplifier to speakers
  @mike4597 Plus one ... Klaus is amazing.  I have the Kismet Amp and it's never leaving the house ... do yourself a favor and check this guy out!!   https://odysseyaudio.com/        
Best Holographic Speakers ~$7k per pair
@roxy54  Poorly written.  I would love any of them; Those were suggestions for the OP to rule-out. Thanks for letting me clarify!    
Magnapan 35r and Hegel C55 Amp
Good advice here OP   
Best Holographic Speakers ~$7k per pair
Great suggestions here, definitely check out Volti and Ascend.   I would also rule out: Revel https://www.revelspeakers.com/ Tyler Acoustics https://tyleracoustics.com/collections/highland Totem https://totemacoustic.com/ Buchardt https://buc... 
Beginner in the Audiophile World – Looking for Streamer & Streaming Service Advice
I have heard Wiim Ultra/ Qobuz combo ... it's astonishing at the price ... Read the Darko and Steve Huff reviews: https://darko.audio/2024/09/this-is-the-best-%F0%9F%98%9C-wiim-ultra-review/ https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2024/07/19/the-wiim-ul... 
Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget
Buchardt is a great suggestion ... You have to give Revel a peak ... with your budget you could be awash in glorious sound!    
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!!