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Most recordings you own by a single artist, group, or composer
Probably Richard Thompson. 
Hunt for new floor standers
I think the Suncoast Audio dealer now sells the Fyne brand.  Recent reviews of the smaller ones (300 series) have been very positive, and they don't seem too expensive.  Might be worth a listen. 
For efficient speakers, how much difference does an amp really make?
@scothurwitz, what do you mean “Pass Labs little xa30.8”?  That sucker weighs 93 lbs!  But I do agree, it’s a great amp. 
Help! Finding a matching preamp to a amp Nuforce STA200
I’ve  used a Schiit Sys and a Freya, and both work well with my STA200.  OTOH, I don’t recommend it with the LTA MZ2 which seems to allow some noise through to more sensitive speakers, in particular the Klipsch RP600M’s. 
I like my Peachtree Nova300 more than my new (to me) Pass XA30.5 HELP!
Also, even if it is burned in, it takes my xa30.8 about one hour of playing time before it comes on song.  I think you’ll be much happier with the mz2 as the pre. 
Near field speaker setup
one other suggestion would be to put the LS 50’s on stands or a surface below the level of your ears.  They sound better below ear level. 
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.