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Near field speaker setup
Curious wha amp. are you using?  I have similar setup to yours, and am very impressed with the sound.  I’m using a class D ncore amp.  I think the LS 50’s sound especially good nearfield because of the coaxial drivers.  Other speakers I’ve tried i... 
Lumin X1 or dCS Bartok
I ran my Roon core on a laptop for a year with no problems.   
Looking to hear Tekton in NC
Audio Advice. 
Class-D Audio USA have just released their new GaN amp at the CES
I think the ones he reviewed were about half that for the pair. 
Linear Power Supply for Netgear FS-108 Switch
Thanks for the pointer to Small Green Computer. I will check them out. 
Class-D Audio USA have just released their new GaN amp at the CES
Rick Becker, of Enjoythemusic.com just posted a review of the Audion GaNTube Monoblocks and liked them so much he bought the review pair.  Interesting read. 
Amp suggestion for my Audio Note Es
They sure do sound good with the Oto.  Some synergy going on there! 
Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs
I believe the BAT VK-51SE has dual balanced outputs.  Looks like a high quality pre. 
Low Cost DACs
Get an Audioquest Cinammon usb, less than $200 but still pretty good quality.  And do check out Qobuz.  For $5 more a month than Pandora, no comparison as to sound quality. 
Free, Higher Resolution Streaming Radio?
check our JB Radio 2.  I use it when Radio Paradise gets boring. 
Whats playing on your system today?
My first offering:  Sonia Dada’s “My Secret Life” album.  Enjoy! 
Whats playing on your system today?
@david_ten , really like Taksim Trio, excellent music.   
Aesthetix Atlas Compared to Pass Labs XA30.8
I would suggest putting that Calypso back in the chain.  I’ve gone directly from dac to amp (xa30.8) and heard a positive difference including the pre.  Give it a try. 
30 Watts of class A power: What Speakers are you using and suggesting?
Pass XA30.8 with Vandersteen Treo CT’s sound very good.  Sugden A21 SE Sig. with Buchardt S400’s also great. 
How many amps do you own?
I, too, have the sickness:Pass XA30.8Nuforce STA200Sugden A21 SE Sig.Dennis Had Inspire PP tubeAudio Note OTO Phono Sig.Thinking about some  mono’s.