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Try this music...
Thanks for posting.I will check them out.Bob 
How important is a preamp for purely digital sources?
Check out the PS Audio videos on Youtube.Paul McGowan give his take on this.Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh27E7YKN9s Bob 
What Class D amps will drive a 2 ohm load
@georgehifi  Sez you, some of the very best are insanely hard to drive Can you provide some examples?b 
Vandersteen 2WQ Subs and ARC Power amp
+2 on the spikes.And, I'm glad you sorted things out.BTW- Herbies also sells the gliders under the spikes.B 
What Class D amps will drive a 2 ohm load
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Quarantine/Vetting by Admin prior to allowing "Company Is Dead" Threads to go live
^^^ LMAO!! :-) Why?Bob 
TRL WON'T GIVE ME MY AMP
Sounds bad. Sorry.I think you should contact Texas Consumer Affairs and see what you need to do-like file a claim in Small Claims Court. Also, perhaps contacting your lawyer.Bob 
Speaker Analysis for Armchair Critics
@teo audio,If we let the 'know it all's' dictate our behaviour, then we are lost.Bob 
Best budget streamer on the market now?
I should add, that I have also listened to Aurender combined with the Ayre Codex, and was very impressed.But, that would be giving the OP another reason to spend more money.Bob 
Best budget streamer on the market now?
The original Node (Square Cube), Node 2 and 2i are basically the same.Only the Wireless is different.So, if you can find a Node 1, you can get the same thing, only a different box. and it should be well under $300.I ended up using a Netgear wirele... 
Speaker Analysis for Armchair Critics
Thanks for posting this Eric. I got to read the review thoroughly, and agree that it was well done. Though for a $300 pair of speakers, I probably wouldn't have spent so much time. But, the modifications might be something an amateur could accompl... 
How many of you believe in MQA?
I have no experience with Bel Canto, but I can say I use my Node with an Ayre Codex. The difference between the onboard DAC and the Ayre is significant. And, considering the price, the Codex is a steal. If you are patient, you can score a used on ... 
Tube amp mono block recomendations
A used Atma S30 is 30wpc, which should be good for the Snell and Audio Note ( I can't find any specs on the Tannoy), and should be in your budget.To be honest, a room that large would benefit having a high powered amp-I always err on the overkill ... 
What Class D amps will drive a 2 ohm load
Sorry Erik, I won't be engaging in any more of this discussion. And, the Angels shall weep.😭Now, back to our topic:So, what amp WILL drive a 2 ohm load?B 
What Class D amps will drive a 2 ohm load
@golfnutz, Give it up. Eric gave his opinion-Which is just as good as anyone's, even georgehifi.As to who I give higher credence, it would be Eric.Bob