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Does this sound like a good deal?
   Will look into that in the future - I do like the warm and romantic sound of tubes but also fast and powerful sound of SS, so what you say makes sense... 
What AV amplifier for 4 x b&W + centre
 A B&W sub adds a lot to the sound - I like mine although I have floor speakers with decent bass - still the sub adds something in my humble opinion... 
Romex to your amp?
   If you have an electrician connect a direct line from the fuse box, by passing all other electrical devices you plugged in the house, the sound will be improved...   You can do this for around $200. 
Need advice on upgrading stero system
   I mostly stream music with it's unlimited choices of music at your finger tip, so I would vote for DAC/Streamer. The sound is not up to par with analogue, but it's getting better with high resolution streaming offered by sites like Amazon, and ... 
What AV amplifier for 4 x b&W + centre
   Is it mostly for music or movies? If movies, I would consider adding a sub. If music, I would add a power amp for the fronts and listen to stereo only - if Arcam has that capability.   Hope this helps... 
Focal Sopra 2 v. Sonus Faber Amati Futura
   Their presentation / sound is just different - not better or worse in my humble opinion. I can enjoy both. You will be listening to them, so I would trust your take on them and go with it - that's the only important thing - that YOU got to like... 
Please help me decide...
Among the integrated or receivers you mentioned, I like the Parasound best - they have exciting warm sound to them. I would stay with 2 ch. amp rather than surround receiver - they do music better in my humble opinion. If you want to go with sur... 
Upgrading speakers in HT/2 channel system
   I too prefer Focal and Dali over Monitor Audio for their top frequencies, but I own MA speakers bot the Bronze and the Silver fl. standers and find them to be quite enjoyable - granted they are not true hifi but only mid-fi perhaps, but for the... 
Upgrading speakers in HT/2 channel system
   I too like Focal and Dali over Monitor Audio for their transparency on top frequencies, although MAs are enjoyable as well - I own both the Bronze and the Silver floor standers and enjoy them every day.    
To go new or to go vintage?
   If you don't want to spend a lot on speakers, BestBuy has Elac Debut 2.0 for $150 off at $209.98 pair. They sound good and received many good reviews - check them out if BestBuy is near you - not all stores have them though so you might want to... 
Suggestions for bookshelf speakers that have great dynamics, budget of $500 used.
   I listen to both Monitor Audio bronze and silver floor standers, and I don't find them to be too bright to interfere with enjoying music - perhaps it's system matching but I enjoy MA speakers - granted they are only mid-fi...I bought them not a... 
Does this sound like a good deal?
   Great! Some audiophiles swear by tubes, although I for one also like the sound of Krell and McIntosh solid state amps.   I am happy for you on a good deal - enjoy your new find... 
Blown away with 2 speakers hifi sound!
   I have paired them with a few amps - Outlaw, Onkyo Integra M-504 power amp with NAD pre, Quad 405-2 with it's pre.   I have $16,000 speakers as main, and was still blown away by the detail and pleasant transparency of tweeter, as well as hint o... 
Good headphones to pair with Bluesound Node 2i?
Consider Sennheiser wireless headphones 
Does this sound like a good deal?
What's your price point? Book shelf or floor stander? There are so many to recommend...Martin Logan motion series 15Dali Zensor series (eBay has good prices on them)Vintage JBL L-100 or 4312 is another name for them on used market (might have to r...