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SPL (Sound Performance Lab) - Professional Fidelity series?
Their stuff certainly looks intriguing.  Their monoblocks use a ton of small capacitors and a rather large transformer.  After reading Teajay's review I also tried to find more reviews.  As roysq mentioned they are mainly european (but glowing).Th... 
Stereo Times list of the " 2020 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS"
I have some real interest in the SPL stuff.  I find Teajay likes a lot of the same things I do in equipment.  Had a nice conversation last week about it in fact.  I also appreciate that Stereo Times looks for some items off the beaten path.   
RME ADI-2 direct to amp
I have my RME ADI FS Pro-2 plugged into my amp directly as I just purchased one from Sweetwater to try. Bought the pro to use the analog as a HT bypass. No issues feeding the amp directly (pass 250.8) 
Okay, How Important Is Speaker Break In? (Dynaudio Contour 60i)
I had a pair of Dynaudio Contour 60's.  Like you, I had a very good deal on them.  Based on demo's of other dynaudio products, slightly lower priced I figured I would love them (as they had to be even better...since they cost more).  I didn't love... 
Harbeth 40.2 or Vandersteen Quatro CT
Quattros. 
Ohm Speakers Model B
I just don't see John not being fair about this.  It took me several e-mails recently to reach them, as they are really dealing with Covid effects.  I would try to be patient and try calling.  At a minimum I don't see them taking money and not ref... 
Tekton vs. Salk Sound?
@mapman Agree.  I think John is one of the better guys in the business, honest and they have good support.  Jim Salk is the same (and I am sure there are others).Both are very honest about their speakers etc. 
Tekton vs. Salk Sound?
Tekton - what I think of Tekton is a modern day Klipsch in many ways, though with poorer customer service even though it’s a smaller company.Tekton’s so some things pretty well, they play loud, relatively cleanly. They are relatively dynamic, and ... 
Ohm walsh or focal domes
Ohm's.  No brainer for me (but I do not like Focal anything... so there's that).But the OHM's will do a nice job, huge sweet spot and seamless top to bottom.  Sub/Sat's - you miss so much of the midrange. 
What's your favorite boutique speaker maker
Salk 
ATC SCM 40 mk2 vs Salk Song3 Encore
I've listened to both extensively, and I've had the Song 3 Encores in my room. (a friends pair).I also really like both ATC and Salk Speakers.  I've not owned ATC's, though I would consider them.I've owned Salk SS8's, and now own Salk SS12's.Both ... 
What's up with TMR Audio?
Good experiences with them both buying and selling.   
Turned Off My Subwoofer ... And My Speakers Sound Great
This is why I have simply gone back to using speakers that are full range.  No matter what, mulitple subs, software etc... it's always off just a bit for me.  No substitute for displacement.  That said, I realize many are space or spouse challenge... 
Pass Labs Power amps choices
mitchb - Do I like the 250.8 better than the 250.5. Yes, absolutely. (own the 250.8, have heard the 250.5 in the same system)Is it 10k CAD plus your 250.5 better? - Likely not. What else would you do with the 10k?Do you have your "end game speaker... 
Pass Labs AMP’s- What is the best Pass Amp Sound for You from past 10 years
250.8 and XP22.Demo'd a 250.5 for a short while, though not with a pass pre-amp.Had the XP12 and 250.8 for a good 2.5 years, but then upgraded to the XP22.  XP12 and 250.8 were very good, the XP22 took things to great, and there was a pretty clear...