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ATC SCM150 Amp and Preamp recommendations
I'd try to audition Pass labs if possible.  I had great results with the XP-22 preamp and a couple of different amps (JC1 mono's and CH Precision).  The X350.8 has always been a favorite of mine.  
Speakers for leading edge, transients, speed and big sound
I wills second Rockport as I own the Avior II's and am beyond thrilled with them.  I will also second Classic Audio as the one time I heard them at RMAF many years ago with Atmasphere electronics it was outstanding.  
How to list a streamer for sale?
Digital > Music Servers and Docks Seems to be where most streamers end up.  GLWS!  
Luxman M-10X Stereo vs. Mono or C900U
Sounds great!  Congrats  
What are your opinions of DSP's for speakers
My Weiss DAC has excellent DSP available if wanted which I find very useful in some instances.  Typically I leave it all off, but I really like the ability to tailor the sound for different situations.  
DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER
I've tried both ways and a preamp always makes things better.  
Pathos TT need advice
I’ve never heard of anything as crazy as not letting you hear a product first.  Huge red flag, smart move to walk away!!  
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
I could easily stay with what I have, but it's not likely! :)  
Looking for a new DAC
Def audition the Weiss  
Who has gone fully active? What speakers and preamp did you end up with?
I had an active Linn system in the past.  It was good but I didn’t love it.  Conceptually I like the idea.  
Have JBL K2s...best Amp pairing please?
I love the K2’s and have heard them many times with ML electronics.  That’s a pretty obvious pairing to consider.  Infigo amplifiers are very, very good and fly under the radar.  I think they would pair extremely well with your speakers. do you h... 
New Magico Speaker Break-in Question
I listened to Magico’s and also found the top end to be too aggressive for my liking.  I ended up with Rockports which also use a Beryllium tweeter but have none of the harshness.  Hopefully yours smooth out over time.  
The DAC Scam - Almost everyone believes the hype
Agree with @big_greg!   Aren’t all speakers just drivers and enclosures??  Amps just transistors and transformers?? 🤔    
Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable
Yes to both  
Question about Break in of Weiss DAC 204
Run your streamer into it with music but anything downstream isn't necessary IMO.