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Amp upgrade for Revel M20 speakers
The destiny had great bass with the M20s just a little looser than the sim. I would have to play it loud I mean not ear splitting but loud anything louder and you'd have to shout to hear someone talking over the music. The destiny is a very magica... 
PS Audio PWD run directly or use a preamp
I just spent a few days going back and forth with and without an Innersound ref preamp vs ps audio PWDAC II direct to Innersound DPR ref 500 amp. My conclusion. It sounds better with the preamp. It's a little more transparent without but the pream... 
Amp upgrade for Revel M20 speakers
I have the Revel M20s and have also used them with the Creek Destiny and Sim audio i5.3. Both are great. I was using the M20s in a medium sized bedroom. The Destiny I think produced the sound I like the best just got it right no real fireworks to ... 
Wireless Speakers?
The xeos sound great and are a great deal considering you get everything you need. Remember you do have to plug each one into power so of course that has to be figured into their placement. 
choose a Rack to complete my system
I'd say Grand Prix Audio that is the best I've heard or owned though now I know there are a lot of other options out there. You could spend a lot on just a rack, though it can make a huge difference. Probably I think you don't have to spend that m... 
Looking for $1500-2500$ speaker system
YOu need to spend more on the amp than 500 if you want this to sound good in my opinion. I would definitely add 1000 to your 500 set aside for amplification and go with 1500 speakers, you will get way more satisfaction in the long run this way. Fi... 
Meridian 508 20 Service Needed
I find that very disturbing that Meridian won't fix a 4000 CD player that they sold only 10 or so years ago. I would give pause to buying anything Meridian if that is the kind of attitude they have to a customer that laid that kind of cash out for... 
Your top 3 worst purchases ever
Ultra fi music stream DAC, Ultra fi iRoc DAC both left me cold I was immediately stuck by how much I did not like the sound, re sale was terrible too. Third was ridge street audio cables. They did nothing for me were expensive and again resale was... 
myrtle blocks
Waipuna sound 
Why does Spectral have such a cult following
How about when and wenn? That is a new one for me. You know so much about audio and you can't even spell a simple werd. 
Room size & choosing speakers
10x12 do not get floor standers. I'd go with the 805. You may not even need the subwoofer. 
Why does Spectral have such a cult following
One of the best sounding systems I've heard was spectral and Wilson at a show. The sound was so crisp and you would almost hear the imaging and soundstage as you walked though the door. I hated the music they were playing but on more than a few oc... 
DAC Recommendation around 2.5K
How about the ps audio perfect wave II? They can be had brand new at your price if you look. 
Why is Dynaudio so much cheaper in Europe?
I bought some Avantgarde speakers years ago directly from Europe. There was an Audiogon seller who could get them and he had great feedback. I saved 4000 from what my friend who dealt them was able to get them for. They were like 1/2 price from US... 
Dynavector DV20x2H cart for MM phono stage ?
For that amount you could get a pretty great phono stage that should offer both MC and MM inputs and you can see what works best for that cart. You will also not be locked into only playing with MM carts, you could upgrade to the even the next ste...