jl35

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upgrade advice
Replace the Bluesound. I do not think a better DAC will help if connected to the Bluesound. 
Reclocking device for the Schiit Gungnir?
150 hours is often not enough for a DAC...you maybe just don't like the Schiit...they get great reviews but many also do not particularly like them also... 
Best amps to use for the Dali megalines
I have generally agreed with  Transparent Audio's hierarchy of cable importance; first source to pre, next speaker cable, then pre to amp. I think power cords are the most unpredictable. 
Best amps to use for the Dali megalines
Pass 
Anyone listen to Pandora lately?
I find the audio quality is occasionally good, but usually pretty bad, especially after a half hour or so...also use the Sonos 
Using "pre-outs" of an integrated amp provide sound quality equal to a separate pre-amp?
I have had both good and bad reults, but have always found that if I sold the integrated, I could buy a pre that was better than the pre in the integrated...maybe even the same brand if you like their sound... 
Pass Labs 250.8/250.5 or mark levinson 532h
The Pass X250.8 is a worthy upgrade over the excellent 250.5 
Yamaha A-S500 85WPC Easily Driving ATC SCM11 v2
I also have the A-S500 and think it's great. I finally found a What HiFi review of the 501 - I found it fascinating that they thought it was better than the 500 but did not recommend it, despite the rave they gave the 500... 
Please help ...integrated amp under $1200
Factory refurb Anthem 225 on ebay for $900,  worth a look. No connection to seller. 
replace Polk 5Jr with Dali Zensor 3? Yes, a budget question...
The Dali Zensor 3 would be way better...and the Zensor 1 would be better too... 
Please help ...integrated amp under $1200
I use Sonos Connect playing Tidal Premium through the Hegel H80's DAC and it sounds great... 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
check out the Mapleshade website - they discuss the preference for air dried maple, not kiln dried... 
Please help ...integrated amp under $1200
Very happy with Hegel H80 which sells used for your stated price 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
I'm convinced my Mapleshade boards and brass cones help on all my electronics. No idea why, but good explanations from Mapleshade... 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
not now it's not