illusionista8

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first & last system
With your budget and requirements, the ma252 and Naim integrateds, or even pass labs int series,… paired with either used B&W 705 s2 signatures (datuk finish), 805 d3, Focal Kanta 1s, Sonus faber olympicas… should be safe bets to satisfy your ... 
Your thoughts on best audiophile speakers in $10,000 neighborhood?
With that budget, I would go with used Sonus Faber Olympica Nova 3 or used Focal Sopra 2.  
Specific Node/Airplay question
I also use Apple Music for lossless hi res  in 2 systems, aside from my turntable and cd player. On one system, I use an iPad connected to the Apple dongle/camera adapter which connects to a Schiit DAC that connects to an analog preamp. On the oth... 
Which turntable? Pro-Ject or VPI?
I’ve had 2 Pro-jects and 1 VPI. If you want a livelier sound, get a VPI. The Pro-ject has a laid back sound. At any given price level, I’d get a VPI.  
Upgrade My Turntable - How Much Do I Need to Spend?
I see a used VPI super prime scout for $2600 and a used VPI prime for $3200  
Upgrade My Turntable - How Much Do I Need to Spend?
I wouldn’t call myself an analog expert, but I did start on a Pro-ject debut carbon evo. I upgraded to a Sumiko moonstone cartridge, aluminum sub platter, and acrylic platter ; all plaster very minimal sonic improvement . I found a used entry leve... 
Name 3 songs where audio quality and song quality completely align
Soul love - David Bowie Tanya - Dexter Gordon King of pain - The Police   
Samsung flat screen TV’s
I have 3 panasonic plasmas.  A 16 y/o 42”, 11y/o 58” and 10 y/o 65”. All still working great. My wife has been waiting for the 42” one to break down and be replaced for the last 8 years now...