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Speaker match for Chord DAVE and D'Agostino Progression Integrated
@douglas_schroeder how do you mean genre? Passive floorstander.   
Speaker match for Chord DAVE and D'Agostino Progression Integrated
@jjss49 Point taken.  Indeed I do love the Kantas.  However I need to get away from my current mono block/pre separates as I've recently moved to smaller quarters and need to downsize size - but not SQ.  Similarly with my current DAC.  So downsizi... 
Chicago-area dealer recommendation
Made a connection with Jamie at F1 Audio. Knowledgeable and very personable and customer oriented. Thanks for all the recs. Stay safe all. 
stand-mount speakers for classical music
I had Harbeth 30.2s and HSU subs for a while.  Great for classical music and small ensemble acoustic jazz, chamber music etc.  Swapped them for Focal Kamta 3s as I wanted something a little less "polite" like the Focal.  But the 30.2 were amazing.... 
Long distance move - Trust moving company unpack
Thanks all for your input. I will reach out to a local dealer for a tech to assist. 
Subwoofer interconnect quality question
I'm seeing a trend here. Thanks  
Is the Modwright for an Oppo udp205 worth it?
Dan modded my OPPO Sonica DAC a few years ago. SQ is WAY beyond stock in every way.  
$30K DAC in a $70K system - wise or ridiculous?
@audiotroy By "upgrade path" do you also mean software updates/grades, like PS Audio and (I think) Aqua.  Would you consider dcs as having an upgrade path.   
Kanta 3 positioning
@steve59 @contuzziIInteresting that your posts are the only ones advocating no toe in. Bass - tight. 
$30K DAC in a $70K system - wise or ridiculous?
All, again many thanks for the many suggestions.  A few observations: First, let it be stated that with all the problems in the world, it is certain that spending even $500 on something like a DAC could be better spent in the service of humanity. ... 
$30K DAC in a $70K system - wise or ridiculous?
@jafant I had John Hillig and Musical Concepts mod my Hafler DH220 amp and DH110 pre. They were so amazing, that I sent him the Rotel. I don't have the Rotel (or Haflers) and can't find invoices. But I don't think it was more than $200. John is br... 
$30K DAC in a $70K system - wise or ridiculous?
I appreciate the answers and different points of view.  Thank you all for your input.  
Moving up from an Oppo 205
I fully concur with those recommending a Modwright mod to stock Oppo.  Dan did my Sonica and it is a remarkable improvement on stock in every way. Plus he is a gentleman and his service is outstanding.   
Kanta 3 positioning
Would this be an accurate description of the effects of toe-in? From http://www.acousticfrontiers.com/speaker-off-axis-understanding-the-effect-of-speaker-toe-in/ ConclusionsWhen you toe-in a loudspeaker you are altering:The tonal balance of the ... 
Slight speaker white noise from hybrid BHK 300 monos and BHK pre normal?
@tweak1 Am using XLRs thx