ervin881

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What a pile of Schiit
I have many Schiit products and they are great value for modest systems with one exception. The Yggdrasil (less is more) is a fabulous DAC (at any price). I used it to replace two DACs that were twice the cost. If you want better customer service ... 
Suggestions for an integrated upgrade please
Pass INT60. Used is in your price range.  
Amplfiers that Sound like Pass 30.8 that are not so heavy
I was in a similar situation. Sold the XA30.8 and bought a Devialet. kept it a year and it never moved me. I now have the INT 25 and am happy I do. Beware. The Pass is special. If you like it, change might not be positive.  
Need help choosing a new DAC
+1 for the Schiit Yggdrasil. I have had many, the Yggi is amazing for the money.    
Preamp recommendations for my system please
No Pass Labs on this list?    
Would Appreciate Advice Before I Buy
I would suggest KEF LS50 also. They could grow with the addition of a sub in the future and you wouldn't have to look back. 
The Most Cost Effective Tweak
I concur with all the "speaker placement" posts. Found this out by accident when I inadvertently and accidentally hit the sweet after moving some furniture. "What the hell just happened?". I am now a believer. Is it the only tweak? Of course not..... 
Single driver vs traditional 3 way loudspeakers
Yes, the tweeter has a High-Pass filter, but no crossover. We all respond differently to different stimuli and I have traded in all my expensive and exotic equipment for simplicity and purity. When my friends listen they might not be "blown away" ... 
Single driver vs traditional 3 way loudspeakers
Not a single mention of Zu Druids here? Two drivers, no crossover. The imaging is quite spectacular.