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Topnotch BluRay Concert.....
How could I forget. Not exactly rock, but great br nonetheless. Adele live at royal Albert hall. 
Any Jazz Performances on Blu Ray?
Return to forever, live at montreuxPat Metheny, the way up 
The best CD Player for the money
Looks like we have a new courtyard jester. Welcome! 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
Come to think of it. Always lover this:(Michael Franks, Antonio's Song)Antonio lives life's frevoAntonio prays for truthAntonio says our friendshipIs a hundred-proofThe vulture that circles RioHangs in this L.A. skyThe blankets they give the India... 
Bel Canto DAC 3 vs. 3.5
On a different note, $1200 is not exactly a killer deal for a DAC3. I bought mine for $800 and have seen them in that range before. I would not pay more than a $1000. 
Diminishing Returns In A Hi-End Preamp/Processor?
For multi channel sacd music and concert blu ray most definitely yes. For movies I would not bother, but guys with ultra expensive theaters and multiple subs will obviously not settle for a 2k pre/pro. 
Topnotch BluRay Concert.....
The rock and roll hall of fame anniversary concert set of 2 disc is well recorded and has some nice performances. I strongly second Dave Matthesw / Tim Reynolds. 
pre-amp vs dac straight to amps
I have used Perfectwave DAC digital volume controls and bel canto, and both are excellent. I took out a 10K tube preamp myself. Waste of money. 
3 channel stereo music processor
The gold standard in synthetic 3 channel from 2 channel source processing is Meridian trifield. They have been doing this for over a decade so you can stay on the lookout for anything from a used 568 processor in the $800 range to used G68 or 561v... 
What is the best sounding DAC at $2000-$4000?
I did a shootout of my original PWD against the Zodiac gold + Volitkus. It was close to a toss up but I would say the Zodiac probably won by a hair. However, I knew the MKII was in the works at the time, so I held out for the upgrade. The MKII too... 
Good DVD Concert?
A not little known live DVD gem is "unleaded". A Jimmy Page and Robert Plant reunion in Marrakesh with arab ensemble, I believe done for the MTV unplugged series. Absolutely priceless. 
What is the best sounding DAC at $2000-$4000?
Getting the PWD MKII would offer the additional benefit of network streaming if you get the bridge - this will sound better than USB. I would get one used and give it a whirl. 
What is the best loudspeaker for a small room?
That is not a small room. You can get most good floorstanders to work very well in this size room. My room is 13 x 20 x 8 and I currently use giant evolution acoustics MM3. I have avalon eidolons, verity audios, revel studios. Room size was never ... 
Linn AkurateDs or external Dac?
Lose the XP10! I had one and was not impressed. Bought a Modwright LS/PS 36.5 tube preamp to drive my PS audio PWD instead. Much better! Then the PS audio PWD MKII upgrade came along, and I ditched the pramp altogether. It has all the body I need ... 
Empirical Audio Overdrive vs AMR DP 777
He offers 30 day return option.