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New streamer
I heard the Auralic Altair G1.1 and 2.1. They sounded great. The 1.1 used closer to your budget.  
can subwoofers make things worse?
Thank you all for the replies.  To answer some questions asked of me. It would be used for both, but primarily music - to add the bottom octave my speakers don't reach (48hz - 23khz).   The speakers are 2 feet from walls, and 6 feet apart and i ... 
Warm and accurate bookshelves that can handle volume
Seconding the recommendation for Aerial 5T. I love mine, and they sound so sweet and lifelike. They are not finicky about source material or placement. They just play everything well.  
A perfect song? What are your choices?
Oasis - Dont look back in anger ELO - Cant get it out of my head  
BOOKSHELF SPEAKER RECOMMENDATION
I like the Aerial 5T as a small but excellent sounding bookshelf, with an amazing midrange, surprisingly solid bass.    Aerial Model 5T Loudspeaker - The Absolute Sound  
Why does rock concert sound suck?
As have been said, small venues with more acoustical music works best. Tracy Chapman, James Taylor, Natalie Merchant all sounded blissful, clean and smooth at the Beacon Theater in NYC or Jones Beach. They both hold maybe a few thousand seats.  
Bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf (Sad)
Aerial 5T are designed for bookshelves and sound/look gorgeous.  
Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed!
"AUDIO OUTPUT FIXED" setting helped mine sound better.  
Help me spend $6000
Totem  Tribe Tower, pairs well with Pass Labs and is a giant killer for the price.  
Why Is Hi Fi Gear So Darn Expensive?
I tried really hard to get the best sound i can afford. I did not have a big budget so i ended up with USED but "like new condition" items. Aerial 5T with Pangea stands, Parasound Hint 6, and a new Bluesound Node (new model) with a Tidal hifi sub... 
How hot is too hot?
Aside from dadork worrying me - because he has the exact same unit and his never gets hot; I am turning off the until from the front "standby" switch every night, and put it on when i use it. I always left the rear panel on/off on. I will try to l... 
How hot is too hot?
Thanks everyone for your replies. When i bought the unit i called Parasound  just to ask if i can leave it on. They said i can leave the amp on 24/7 as it was designed to do that. I didnt ask about heat back then because i didnt notice it at that ... 
Poor Customer Service
Aerial Acoustics is amazing. When you call them the developer and owner of the company, Mike Kelly answers the phone and helps you directly. Always pleasant and helpful.  
How can i improve the sound of Iphone 11?
Thank you for all the replies. I am seeing a lot of love for the Dragonfly solution. The Hidizs and Helm are much less expensive. I am thinking i would be able to get much of the purchase price back on a Dragonfly if i did not like and sold it on ... 
How can i improve the sound of Iphone 11?
"Have you thought about iPhone 11 > Apple Lightning to USB > AQ Dragonfly?"This is a good possibility. Getting a  (Apple Lightning to USB) is easy enough, and the Dragonfly isnt big, but i never heard it and wonder if it will sound as good a...