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Sub making electrical noises when connected to a Power conditioner
Whatever causes it, don't do that.. 🤪  
DarTzeel’s new direction
Ooh a dartZeel Bluetooth speaker would be awesome  
No bass on B&W 800D2
Get a miniDSP umik-1 and download free REW software and measure! Having the known quantity should lead you to the answer. I must also point out that I completely disagree with your observation about sufficiently powered amps all sounding the same... 
Ideas for low cost amplifiers with gain control
If this is just for a proof of concept: 1. Two cheap integrated amps. You can sit in the chair and tap volume controls to test 2. Get some older 5 channel hunk of iron like outlaw or emotiva and put a minidsp in front of it to control gain via l... 
The best customer experience I've ever had......
Hey! You're cheating!!! EQ eww gross Just kidding. Salt to taste. Salt to taste!  
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
The D4 generation of Bowers sound quite different. They would be worth an audition for you. Focal Kanta or Sopra may be a good alternative for you to consider as well.  
Integrated amp for 2500-3000
Audiolab 9000 or Rega Elicit in your price range are excellent integrated amps. Hegel H190 is in your range too!  
What would I gain/lose?
I listened to the Rubikore bookies a few days ago. The 2? Now I really want to hear Epikore 3s. The Rubikore bookshelves were super refined and easy listening with all the details. They're very nice. I think they pair well with Class D like your E... 
Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
Tannoy or Fyne can be a logical next step from Klipsch, especially if looking for more refinement in presentation.  
Solid State preamp Brands
Add Moon North Collection to the list. Volume control is superb and the pre is fantastic. Also a streamer, DAC, phono stage that you may prefer over some of those separates.  
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
Try crossing them lower, like much lower, say 60Hz. You're cutting the f208 above the knees by crossing them at 120Hz! I know these speakers well and realize they aren't bass monsters, but you can definitely let them play to 60 or even lower and f... 
When I listen to my system.......
How can you have your pudding if you don't eat your meat?  
Aliexpress Marketplace practices, be for warned.
Buy the ticket.. take the ride.   
UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST DAC
HiFi Rose just launched a DAC around your budget. I'm looking forward to hearing it, so no opinion other than it's worthy of keeping on your radar.  Others mentioned TT2 and you can experiment with the upscaler down the road. I've heard this comb... 
FEEDBACK HUM: Eversolo DMP A8 related
Disconnect the cables/sources, one at a time. Maybe it's one pair of RCA, or the HDMI causing it.  Or maybe you get the hum when the A8 is simply plugged into the wall with no source(s) connected and nothing connected to outputs. See what you fin...