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Integrated Tube Amp approx. $2,500
Rogue Audio Pharaoh II (hybrid) can be found  used for $2.5K  
A question about the Bryston BDA-3's HDMI inputs
Peoples over on the Audiocircle/brsyston forum should be able to confirm.  
Phono Preamp Selection
I compared a MOON 110 vs the internal stage on my Rogue RP-1.  The MOON was not significantly better than the RP-1 so I did not purchase.  But the the RP-1 phono is well regarded for its price point.  Occasionally the MOON pops up on USaudiomart f... 
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
@kevemaher Last year I was considering the same amp you have. I talked directly to Bryston about my room and they said the 2.5 should have plenty of power. Your room is slightly smaller than mine. Based on that and your updated comments about impr... 
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
Room Dimensions?  
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
I agree that the pre may be the issue.  You might consider the new Bryston BR20 and collapse the BDP-3,BDA and pre all into one box.  The sale of those components cover a good portion of the BR  
Resistive Loading RP-1 and Ania Pro
so if you had the load set to low what would the affect be?  Brightness, sparkle ....?  
Resistive Loading RP-1 and Ania Pro
ahh.  I just fired it up and I thought yeah maybe it do sound a bit better.  But I have not listened to my TT in many months, been all streaming.  So I checked myself and thought that it had been so long that the only way to tell was to go back.  ... 
Best streamer, don't want Roon, don't want a screen, A DAC is OK but not necessary
+1 for the BDP-3.  I have the Pi version and it sound great.  The 3 unit has been discontinued but the support is still good.  Solid Build quality.  The interface is certainly outdated but it works.  Web interface is cool in that you dont have to ... 
Recommendation for tube preamp
Rogue RH-5 has balanced   
Wireless speakers
https://dynaudio.com/home-audio/focus/focus-10  
How to set up volume control on a DAC without a preamp
What is the ROON Endpoint device?  
How to set up volume control on a DAC without a preamp
I think ROON has volume control.  I see it in the Audio-->device setup. select DSP Volume.  Then a volume control will appear on the device in ROON.    
Dynaudio - Made in China vs Denmark
NOTICE that as soon as Dynaudio started making their lower tier speakers in China,like the transition from Excite series(made in Denmark) to Evoke series(made in China).... Hmmm My Evoke 10 say made in Denmark...  
Worth upgrading from Rotel RC-1572 to the new RC-1572MKII ?
My Rotel RC-1572 carries the AKM DAC. The new MKII version has the TI DAC Its the implementation of the DACs capabilities that really matters. You would think a DAC in a pre amp that cost several times as much as the entire Nano to have put the...