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finally tried an exposure 3010s2d integrated vs my audio refinement (yba) separates
If you want to reduce gain just find a new gain appropriate preamp that matches your amp. Stop messing with attenuators and get gear that synergizes better. That said it's a bit surprising the YBA preamp and amp don't work together better.  
Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
I'm on board with the Volti recommendations also heard the Rivals a few times and really love them. I've not heard the new Lucera which I'm sure is fantastic. I also think staying with horns is a good idea as you may miss that live quality horns g... 
Kris Kristofferson
Oh no very sad news a great song writer and fantastic actor as well RIP Mr Kristofferson!  
Fezz vs Raven
Perhaps not much of a sign Fezz seems pretty new to the market so not many users and Raven is a small boutique shop. The good news is you will hopefully be able to listen to the Fezz amp.  
Fezz vs Raven
I'd say if you have a good dealer recommending a synergistic pairing go for it, at least stop by Auralhifi and give that combo a listen.  
Gold coated brass speaker spades
What @larryi said old school brass binding posts sound fantastic particularly in the bass regions.  
HiFi satisfaction and/ or Musical enjoyment
This forum is for sharing audio experiences period so excellent first post @xp200dr and welcome to the forum! And I agree paper cones, high sensitivity speakers and tubes are what makes me happy. So I think you're on an excellent path and now just... 
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
What @larryi said that's great advice. Also putting a good tubed preamp in front of the Bryston you have could reap some benefits.  
To all you Cary SLI 80 owners, I'm looking for tube suggestions
I really loved the Gold Lion KT77 in my EL34 amp of the current modern offerings of EL34 tubes I thought it had the best tone and frequency response and overall excellent sound.  
Snake River Audio Power Cables - Best Unboxing
Those are really thoughtful touches and great packaging and nice looking cables. I hope they give you the sound you're looking for @kdoerner!  
Fun read...
Straight up trolling not worth reading or responding to.  
Sunfire Preamp Tubes
Yes what is the tube type?  
Battle of the Older DAC
@incoming Ah gotcha I didn't catch the link strangely the same Dac is being sold for $2150 but someone on USAM.  
Battle of the Older DAC
Bel Canto makes good gear that could be a very good Dac hard to say without having heard it. Will that seller ship to NZ?  
What's Up With Jane's Addiction?
Shouldn't he have punched the guy on the mixing board not his guitarist?