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best SQ improvement DAC under $1000 to pair with Bluesound Node 2i
MHDT  nice  analogue sound  
Moving away from inefficient/low impedance speaker in order to move to a Tube Amp
I had a 35 wpc Primaluna amp.  Got the low watt bug and bought a Decware Mini Torii 4wpc amp.  Kept my Ref 3A speakers ( rated at 92db eff.)   Other than not being able to bother the neighbors I got plenty of sound in a 12x20ft room open on the ... 
Emotiva ERC-4 any good?
I have had this for about 2 years, built like a tank sounds great.  I bought it to also use a DAC but scored a MHDT DAC i coveted for awhile so use it more of a transport  the MHDT sounds better than the Emotiva but the Emotiva still sounded good.  
Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
Hagerman Cornet II    
CD player recommendations
Emotiva  ERC-4 CD with  DAC two inputs   has balanced outputs  $599.00 buiilt like a tank  
Tube integrated amp recommendations
With those speakers try a nice low watt amp from Decware. I run a 4 watt Decware mini torii with 92db Ref 3A de Capos loud enough for me lol sweet sound can run a variety of tubes 6v6 el37, 6l6 etc  
Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k
Decware Mini Torii 4 watts 6V6 tubes use with a 92db eff Ref 3A de Capo   full rich sound 
3way replacement for my 2way
I last pair of speakers were the Cometes.  They were good but sounded thin.  I went with Ref 3A de Capos, much richer/fuller sound.  not colored, detailed. good at low volume and rock at high volume 
Best way to spend $1000 on used bookshelf speakers?
May take some time but Ref 3A de Capo i's can be found for around $1000 
Klipsch cornwall speakers
I have a pair of Klipsch Quartets that I run with a 6 watt SEP amp  love the sound and Larryi is right on about a low watt tube amp 
DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point
MHDT DACs especially used are a great deal and punch above their weight class 
Economical CD Transport - Thoughts?
I'm using an Emotiva ERC-4 as a transport.  It's a CDP with DAC but I bought an external DAC and it is built like a tank very solid 
Any Freya Plus owners in Denver?
JPERRY Yes at a mile high the electrons get jiggy 
How to buy Emotiva CD player
ps great CD player for the price especially with the digital inputs 
How to buy Emotiva CD player
I bought mine from Audio Alternatives in Fort Collins where I work.  Same price as from the manufacturer