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Ohm Walsh Demo
Sure, I dropped you a DM 
Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening.
@maguiar So, unless your center, surrounds, and atmos (if you go that way) are hard to drive - the easiest solution is probably a really nice integrated amp, and a surround receiver to do your surround processing, and drive everything but your 2 c... 
Salk speaker sound
I've heard most of the Salk line-up several times.As a note - Jim is great to work with.I've owned the SS 8's.  I would like the SS12's, I almost bought the Encores... and the one I have not heard is the 9.5's which I hope to hear soon.As for an e... 
Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening.
If 2 channel is most important to you, and you can only have 2 "boxes"I might consider a nice HT receiver to run everything but your mains and 2 channel listening, and get a killer integrated with at HT loop to drive your mains and 2 channel syste... 
PSB Imagine T3
Have heard both, though not real recently on the Gold's.T3 is a darn fine speaker, great bass response for it's size.  Believe it's built in china, a bit of a bummer and not sure how many people will be tri-amping a speaker that size but if I reca... 
Best integrated/power amplifier under $6000
There is a used Levinson 585 out there now at usam for 6k. Killer DAC built in, I’m currently using the 585 myself (not mine for sale), would be fun to compare yours to it.It’s awesome, 12k MSRP. Doesn’t have a phono section (that’s the 585.5).It’... 
Thoughts on mating ML ESL 11 A's to a butler TDB 2250 hybrid amp
@audiotroy Butler doesn’t have dealers anymore.But that’s beside the point. It’s a good sounding amp in my opinion, especially for the money as they can be found for under $1500 used. But it’s a small company, guitar pedals seem to be the main bus... 
Thoughts on mating ML ESL 11 A's to a butler TDB 2250 hybrid amp
I've owned a couple Butler 2250's over the years, along with a 5150.Very, very nice amp for the money. Small company that I believe only sells direct now.  There used to be a small dealer down in North Carolina that gave decent deals on them.You c... 
New Sony Firmware 04-18-19
Yup and from what I can see, still no Quboz etc... bummer.  Glad they are updating, but man it would be great if they updated to a hi-res service! 
Organic, musical and natural sounding speakers up to $12K
Ohm Walsh 5000's (you can tweak them to your liking)VandersteenSalk SS9.5No particular order.   
Are the new Ohm Walsh speakers Audiophile quality?
So,IMO the Ohm Walsh are truly a case of the whole being greater than the parts. It’s something I had to get over.  I had some old, pretty beat up PRO 200's I picked up used.  Every time I listened... there was so much I liked that I wondered what... 
Got a BAT VK-225se ... Holy Moly!
BAT makes good stuff.  I had a VK 200 for a while that I picked-up used.  Was a really great amp.  Punched WAY above it's weight.  If I needed a budget amp I would look for one again in a heartbeat.I've not had the chance to own one of their pre-a... 
Paradigm Persona series
@audiotroy,The persona series uses the same midrange and tweeter throughout if I am not mistaken. I've heard the line up several times.  Sonically, they are extremely similar from the 3's to the 9's.  I don't like them, but I understand that some ... 
New Firmware Out For Sony HAPZ1 And S1 HDD Players
Seriously Sony.. just add Qobuz and... give me the bonus of Roon capability.  The player still sounds great, works great etc.  I was thinking they were ignoring it, but given they did do this recent update... come on.  Let's get Qobuz going. 
Sony HAP-Z1ES do i need anything else ?
It's an excellent sounding unit with great build quality.  I've had one for 5 years now.  Yes, uses balanced or unbalanced outs... or you can use a USB out to another DAC (but no need) sounds great.Older yes, outdated well I'm thrilled with mine w...