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Can headphones ever be as good as high end stereo?
This is a no brainer.Do NOT sell a thing if your happy with the sound of your 2 channel system because it can NOT be duplicated by a can based rig!Work out a schedule with the "ole spouse"to get her out of the house long enough for you to enjoy yo... 
Cayin A 300B
I have owned the Cayin A50T & while they are fine products IMO the Yaqin MS-300C is every bit as good an amp,almost identical build/parts quality & less $... 
First "audiophile" system, now what? Any easy fixes here?
You say it sounds fabulous but you want MORE fab?What exactly do you want more of?Deeper,tighter bass?More organic mids,farther extended treble? How's the room acoustics?$500.00 will get some serious treatment that should be a worthwhile investmen... 
Great bookshelf or small towers suggestions
OP,you said you did like the Focal Chorus 714 but want this to be end game for speakers why not look at the next step,the Aria line?Right in your budget & everything I'm seeing says these are superb speakers... 
Monitor Audio Silver 2 vs Dali Zensor 3
This really depends on the sound your after.Silver 2 is all metal drivers & IMO can be forward sounding.The Dali is wood pulp & fabric tweeter.IMO a more musical approach.Not laid back,just right.Detailed without being analytical ,rich mid... 
Individual International Seller Scam
I hate to say it but for all their problems PayPal would have prevented this. 
Why are so many companies like harbeth making old speakers designs and charging thousends?
jakecanada there are speakers that have the exact things you specify. You want New Technology & materials,how about "Flax & Inverted Aluminum/Magnesium,ALL designed & constructed COMPLETYELY In House by the manufacturer & NOT in Ch... 
Buying Without Audition
I’m getting ready to order speakers from a liquidator(on the 15th.) ,unheard,using the same build parameters as VolsFan846(Go Gators!).Following these, along with a few additions, led me to speakers that reviewer after reviewer from around the wor... 
Placing B&W 805S bookshelf speakers (stands? risers?)
Auralex "Speakerdudes or MoPads".I spent years living with bookshelf style speakers sitting on dressers & found them to be excellent at eliminating the interface between speaker & cab.& the up/down to +-8 degree tilt will aim the speak... 
???Why The HUGE Discrepancy in Sensitivity Ratings???
What bugs the crap out of me is that amplifier manufacturers used to do the same thing with power ratings.I don't know how this was changed but IMO it's high time the same pressure was brought to bear on speaker mans.to provide honest & accura... 
Which integrated amp would you pick?
Neither!I would go with an all tube integrated like the PrimaLuna Dialogue! 
Affordable amp suggestions to go with DALI-Zensor 1 speakers
Brother have I GOT the amp for you!!! RUN to Ebay NOW,search Maverick Audio A1...They are on Sale RIGHT NOW for $179.00!!! I PROMISE you will LOVE the sound it makes with the Zensor’s & outperform ANYTHING you can buy at your budget range!Add ... 
Tube integrated amp under $1000
Mapman have a look at my "Headphone Heaven"system.This little amp is KILLER & will drive Low Impedance cans with NO PROBLEM! 
Bookshelf speakers on a budget
Not enough power is CRAP!I'm driving Dali Zensor 1's with 10wpc.Se Class A EL34 integrated in a 12'x14' apartment living room & it's plenty loud! 
Visit to Magnolia Proves Interesting
Which Martin Logans did you listen to & what were your feelings on them?