jl35

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Separate amp with an avr
when I substituted a 120 watt Parasound amp for the front channels of my 120Wx5 Onkyo AVR, the differences were quite significant...seems you need to borrow an amp and try as we all have different thoughts/experience with this... 
Audiophile quality streamer/server-in-one without a DAC. Does this exist?
I think the mod itself was about $550 if you provide the Sonos. I think the Sonos is about $350 
Separate amp with an avr
used Odyssey Khartago, under $600 
Audiophile quality streamer/server-in-one without a DAC. Does this exist?
Sonos has a great user interface too 
Audiophile quality streamer/server-in-one without a DAC. Does this exist?
I think the mod bypasses the internal DAC, removes lots of jitter 
Audiophile quality streamer/server-in-one without a DAC. Does this exist?
get on their website, it's a mod they've done for a few years,  you can send them one to mod, or they can sell you a new modded one...it sounds great, huge difference over standard Connect 
Separate amp with an avr
a better amp to the mains can make a big difference 
Audiophile quality streamer/server-in-one without a DAC. Does this exist?
Wyred 4 Sound modified Sonos Connect 
Recommendation for Good Quality Desktop Speakers
just very slightly larger, but my favorites have been Quad 12L2 
Amplifier Upgrade Decision
the Pass X250.8 would do a great job...many prefer the X to the XAseries 
Music Streamer Quality
I use a Simaudio 300D mk2 with a Wyred4Sound modified Sonos Connect  Sounds great.  The Wyred mod made a big difference.  
David Belles / Power Modules Inc.
I love my Soloist 1. Not sure I want the Aria to be so much better... 
Amplifier Upgrade Decision
Esoteric has great service/support 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
CL1 for $200 is a good deal,  good speaker...the CL2 for sometimes not much more is better... 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
how about the Gallo CL2 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 2 - anyone hear both?