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Looking for a good DAC under $500
https://www.amazon.com/Micromega-Asynchronous-Digital-Analog-Converter/dp/B009T9BS3G 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
Updates???  Thoughts/impressions? 
For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp?
The tube power amp provides more of the "magic"Agree with Keith 
Should I buy SACD's or Buy Quality Multi-Format CD player and use Old Digital CD's?
I have never found sacd's to sound better than redbook, and I have a Sony 5400ES. 99% of the time I stream from Tidal, the sound is great with over a million albums. and lots of MQA files, over 3000. They only list 500 but there are way moreAlanAl... 
Esoteric Support - nonexistent???
I did.  He told me to just get a universal remote and program it. 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
I vote 326S.  The esoteric leans more towards the clinical side in my experience while the Levinson leans towards musical while maintaining outstanding detail and transparency.  The 326 will never fatigue while the Esoteric might...Both are great ... 
Ayre KX-R or PS Audio BHK Pre
The choice is simple in my opinion - Ayre. 
Sonos Connect directly into MC452?
It will work just fine and let you listen to music until you decide what, or if you want to upgrade. 
Esoteric Support - nonexistent???
Lucky you.  I still haven't gotten a reply after several emails dating back to Dec 2016  I've given up.Pathetic. 
Bryston or Pass Labs
Pass without question. 
What 2 channel Amp would you Buy for $6k?
Classe has always sounded a little lean to my ears, so if you're after "warm and rich" then I think you should scratch that from the list.Not a lot of experience with SIM so I can't comment on that.Of the three I'd say that the McIntosh is closest... 
What 2 channel Amp would you Buy for $6k?
A few that come to mind that you should be able to find in your price range...Parasound JC1 mono's (Currently what I own and love)Pass X350.5Krell Evo 302McCormack DNA-500 
Modifying my Mark Levinson 332 for a unique visual experience
Beautiful 332.  I had a 336 which was one of my most cherished amps.  The pride of ownership is off the charts for these amps.   
Aerial 10T Mk2 - Suitable Amplifier?
It will work, but I think they need a minimum of 200W per speaker.  The more the better. 
Aerial 10T Mk2 - Suitable Amplifier?
I also had good luck with a Levinson 336 driving them.  In terms of preamp/amp combo I've tried many and have settled with a Levinson 326S pre with the JC1 monos.  It does so much right in terms of what I am looking for.I would not bother with bi-...