blackbag20

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Berkeley Audio Design and MQA?
@pizzano plus one ...   We'd be lucky to discern an audible difference between any digital format  
How does bi-wiring work?
@panzrwagn plue one ....   
Sub $2,000 Integrated Amp Recommendations
Not bad options you have, OP. I would take a higher-end, used approach. The Music Room is an excellent resource, highly regarded vendor. For instance:   https://tmraudio.com/components/integrated-amplifiers/classe-sigma-2200i-stereo-integrated... 
New Falcon ls3/5a Silvers in the house
@crustycoot kinda what I was thinking, crust! If you are set on a new amp, please check out Odyssey. Klaus builds fantastic gear ... I have a Kismet Amp that I will never part!   https://odysseyaudio.com/kismet-reference-amplifiers/    
Do You Buy Speakers Without Hearing Them?
After research ... would buy wo audition!    
Announcement: Axiom Audio acquisitions of Bryston and Magnum Dynalab
@jond plus one ...   
Herron HL-1 Preamplifier, Solid State; Herron still in business? Thoughts about sound?
Keith's pre for under 1K is the best buy on the internet.  He still services his equipment.  Funny, I was just looking at a HL1 a couple days ago!!  Better hurry ...  
Revel Salon2s: Seeking Advice
That's moving a lot of heavy stuff ... but Revel will eclipse ...  
Mid-Fi, Hi-Fi or.....?
Totally agree!  
DAC with i2S
Gustard X16 is very quiet, sounds great also has I2S .... and fits your budget admirably  https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/gustard-x16-dac-review/    
Thank Heavens For The Internet World Used/ Pre-Owned High End Audio Market!!!!
@kennymacc Great post ... thank you for sharing!  
Arcam SA30 vs Denon PMA- A110
Yes ... Hegel will be a step forward from Denon.  Good luck ... let us know  
Arcam SA30 vs Denon PMA- A110
I kinda see this as a lateral move at best ... I'd poke around on The Music Room ... it has a Hegel H80 in your budget.  TMR has very good reputation ... a considerable leap forward! https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/hegel-h80-stereo-integra... 
In Wall Speakers recommendations
Sonus makes some compelling on-wall stuff:   https://www.sonusfaber.com/en/products/sonetto-wall    
B&W 805 D4: which 5 channel power amp should I go with (home theater): Parasound or Rotel
@audiotroy  New ownership issues?