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Know any high-quality 12 VDC audio systems?
https://www.audiotec-fischer.de/en/helix/    
Help with speaker selection
Thanks for all the great responses!  Rockport is another speaker I've always been impressed with - anyone know of any for sale?  
Help with speaker selection
If any of you are around NC and willing to let me audition some of your speakers mentioned please let me know.  My local dealer doesn't carry most of the speakers you all have mentioned.  I'm happy to bring a bottle of wine to compensate you!  :)  
Help with speaker selection
I really need to find some Salon 2's to listen to.  I have read so many good things about them that it's hard to scratch them off the list without actual time with a pair. I will likely be buying used - but not necessarily depending on dealer, et... 
Help with speaker selection
Wow, thank you for the outstanding reply!  It seems my three options cover the range from pinpoint/analytic to warm and romantic.  That's helpful since I've never heard the Revels and it's been a long time since I heard the Aerials. The space is ... 
Router for Audio Streaming
Another TP-link mesh user and happy with it.  
Budget DAC recommendation for Office system
I'll second the MyDac.  I will likely be putting mine up for sale soon as I no longer have an office system so it's just resting in a box.  It's a great unit and a fabulous bargain IMO.    
Ayre KX-5 preamp with V-3 amp
I will echo the recommendation to upgrade your QB-9 to Twenty status.  I had mine done over a year ago and it's a significant upgrade.  I feed mine with a Lumin source and also have JC1 amps in the chain.  It all works extremely well together. 
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
I really enjoy high end car audio and am able to get very good imaging/performance with my DSP by fine tuning the speaker delays and freq responses.  I've spent quite a bit of time tuning it, but it's something that is a lot of fun. 
Are Pre-Amps necessary?
In my experience, yes they are needed to get the best out of your music. 
Class A into Class AB
My Parasound JC1's have a high bias mode which provides 25W of Class-A before switching to A/B, vs 10W in low bias mode.  It's clearly an audible improvement which I use when doing serious listening.  Not marketing fluff in my experience with the ... 
Integrated / speaker pairings in the $6-7K range
I had fantastic results with Focal Dome sub/sat system and a Micromega AS-400 integrated.   
Which subwoofer?
I've owned Velodyne, SVS and RBH subs - and now have a JL F112 V2.  The JL is in a completely different league in my system. 
A Word About SkyFi audio Customer Service
Totally agree ebm.  SkyFi is your place...  
Lumin or Aurender
I chose Lumin, very happy with it.