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Another Speaker Recommendation Request
If you prefer warm sounding speakers why don't you move up the Wharfedale line? Wharfedale is known for their warm delicate tonal character. Or for your price range of $10k/pair I recommend the Sonus Faber Olympica 2 or 3, Vienna Acoustics Bach or... 
Martin Logan Motion 60XT, best value ?
I think so. Are you going to use them for listening to stereo music or home theater (surround sound movies)? However, those Martin Logan electrostatic planar/hybrid speakers are pretty awesome but not my cup of tea but lot of people really love th... 
Martin Logan Motion 60XT, best value ?
I did hear these speakers before and they were awful. They are big so you get the best value per $ as far as speaker footprints. If you like to go with Martin Logan I suggest you look for their electrostatic planar/hybrid speakers. That's what Mar... 
Affordable Processor with Fabulous 2 Channel ?
@bwguy You can use a Lumin music server and run a USB from Lumin to the rear USB input on the Sigma SSP.  
Recommend Affordable Integrated Amps (Solid State or Tube)
Musical Fidelity M6si retails for I think around $3k or $3500 new. Has built-in DAC.  
Classe SSP 800 Audio problem
Sorry mistyped I meant to say that I've had the SSP 800 for over 7 yrs not yes. 
Purchase a receiver or what? need your advice.
@auxinput Nice setup! Just wondering why don’t you use a Parasound Halo A31 three-channel amp to power your center and surround speakers? It’s a great amp. Runs hot though as all other Halo amps such as your JC-1 monoblocks. In regards to Bryston ... 
Classe SSP 800 Audio problem
I had the SSP 800 for over 7 yes until recently upgraded to the Lyngdorf MP-50 cause I want Dolby Atmos & DTS-X. I never had that problem with the SSP 800 before. Try resetting to factory default setting and rebooting the unit from the main po... 
Affordable Processor with Fabulous 2 Channel ?
@bwguy No...trust me, just run a good quality USB cable directly to the rear USB input on the Sigma SSP. You will be amazed on how good it will sound. There’s an effortless flow of music and music sounded very natural and organic. The difference b... 
marantz pm8006 vs peahtree nova 150.
I would look into some Rega analog integrated amps. All Rega integrateds are analog no DAC class AB amp design. Sounded fantastic very refined smooth very musical tend to be on a warm side of neutral but it isn't like tubey warm, no, nothing like ... 
Amp for SF Amati Homage? Rogue Zeus or 180, Jadis Defy 7, Quicksilver 88 or 90 or M-135
+1 on the ARC Ref 110 amp. Sorry I thought you were looking for an integrated amp. Yes the ARC and McIntosh tube or SS will pair really well with your speakers. Like I said earlier that even McIntosh SS amps will have a warm tubey sound. See if yo... 
Amp for SF Amati Homage? Rogue Zeus or 180, Jadis Defy 7, Quicksilver 88 or 90 or M-135
So you are looking for a tube integrated amp? Well.... I was going to recommend you the Audio Research Reference series but with your under $4k budget used I'm not sure if even a used ARC Ref series integrated can be had unless if it's a much olde... 
Naim and Elac Adante, Wow
@adn_abdat Get the Naim Uniti Nova to pair with your Elac Adante. Or even the Naim Uniti Atom will sound very good on your Adante. They pair really well together. I've heard the Adante before paired with both Naim Uniti Nova and Atom and the combo... 
Classe SSP 800's DAC vs Oppo 105's DAC
By the way, I totally forgot to post and report back here re the SSP 800’s DAC vs the Oppo 105’s DAC for listening to 2ch PCM music sources such as CD/HDCD or DVD-Audio downmixed in stereo. I now have the Oppo 205 and the Lyngdorf MP-50 pre pro in... 
Classe SSP 800's DAC vs Oppo 105's DAC
@hitsofmisses The Krell S1200 will be superior to the Denon IMO.