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What class of amplifier has the most high definition sound ?
D_Schroeder wins #micdrop - BOOM! 
Audiogon member suggestions for a speaker that sounds good at low volume!!!
I wonder if this person ever came to a conclusion...?Something I would like to add, speakers sounding good at low volume is going to be completely dependent on the gear running them.  The speakers are the instrument, the gear is who’s playing and ... 
Looking for suggestions on best small footprint speaker under $4K
Paradigm Prestige 75F’s or 85F’shttps://www.paradigm.com/en/overview/series/prestige-series 
AV Receiver with Integrated Amp - Sub Connections?
If you end up looking for a more adaptable sub...Please check out:https://youtu.be/tJJtWokUIWkhttps://www.paradigm.com/en/portedThese have speaker-level inputs as well! 
AV Receiver with Integrated Amp - Sub Connections?
And DOES HAVE Home Theater Bypass FYI... 
AV Receiver with Integrated Amp - Sub Connections?
Here’s the best solution Integrated Amp available on the market (link below)...Might make you want abandon the surround sound receiver, center and rears you have and convert movie watching to stereo with a sub.  Or, you can upgrade from your recei... 
Does anyone have a good recommendation for the best quality home theater platform?
Your question is a bit vague...What’s the budget #1?  is this room already finished or are you starting from scratch?  How big is your room going to be?  What do you want it to do?  Want to watch multiple things at once i.e. sports on different ch... 
Can Anyone Identify this Tube Preamp?
#hotmess 😁 Sorry I couldn’t resist, but seriously it really doesn’t look like a DIY kit from anywhere - if is, then holy....?.  I concur with what ebm said, very likely it was just some homemade thing in someone’s basement... 
Shorter speaker runs or shorter IC Runs...Which is the better set up and why?
Without a doubt put the amps by the speakers and use long interconnect runs.  It will sound amazingly better and certainly save a ton of money vs doing it the opposite way.  Depending on what brand of speaker cable you get and at what level it is,... 
What will a preamp do for me?
Sorry, hit post before I was done...then all the music you listen to will literally be like listening to it for the first time.   
What will a preamp do for me?
I know you said your budget was $3k, but for $4k you should seriously look at https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/model=str-pre-amplifier/page=overviewGood chance the DAC in this will handily outperform your PS - which you could certainly co... 
Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?
You should seriously look at Paradigm’s new Defiance Series or their Seismic 110, depending on how much you want to spend...http://youtu.be/tJJtWokUIWk  
Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar)
Completely agree with sfcfran about the Paradigm Persona 3F’s... 
Audiogon member suggestions for a speaker that sounds good at low volume!!!
Paradigm is going to do a Trade-Up Promotion on their Persona Speakers starting February 1st.  If you’re considering trading or selling your current speakers, you should take a listen to their 3F’s. 
Paradigm Premier. Thoughts
Seems like you’re making lateral moves on both parts rather than really improving anything.  Going from Dali to Paradigm and Rotel to NAD or Marantz is like trading the Mustang for the Camaro. I would look at the Anthem STR Integrated and make tho...