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DAC suggestion Please
Going up to LS50 actives would be a much better upgrade path, IMO. 
Best SS amp choice for Zu Omen
I know you specifically asked for SS amp options, actually I think you meant integrated amps, but if you’re flexible, there’s a Rogue Sphinx hybrid integrated currently for sale and that should be another decent option. Not mine. 
Power conditioner or outlet?
"Just switched to PS Audio Power Plant 15 BEST Decision I ever made"Can you comment on what audible differences you hear after adding the PS Audio box?  
Does this image give you claustrophobia?
"Typical of how I've found Mac owners, they'd rather gaze at their equipment than listen to it."Typical condescending remark from george. Expected nothing less.That looks more like a showroom than a listening room.  
Finale Audio F-3008 amp
Looks real great but is the 15 lbs. shipping weight a typo? The 300B amps usually weigh a lot more due to their heavy transformers. Just wondering. 
best preamps
"And Yes I have unlimited money :)"Hook up with caphill and go from there...  
New Bluesound's Node 2i
"Would it be safe to say that most, if not all the sonic improvements of the Node 2i are coming from it's internal DAC?"Not according to the specs. Looks like they added/enhanced the support for the Apple products.  
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
Most dealers probably have subscription to some music streaming services so music options are vast unless you specifically ask for a CD source. Good luck and enjoy the ride. As suggested earlier, try to only listen to speakers that are within your... 
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
Most dealers probably have subscription to some music streaming services so music options are vast unless you specifically ask for a CD source. Good luck and enjoy the ride. As suggested earlier, try to only listen to speakers that are within your... 
Power conditioner or outlet?
"it’s not so much the voltage that’s critical, but the current, and no simple voltage regulator can increase the available current - it’s the law of conservation of energy."Sorry, I probably need a refresher on my EE but I thought one of the reaso... 
Vibration Theory - Isolate or Drain?
English!? 
New Bluesound's Node 2i
Where do you see many of them in the used market!!? 
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
+1 on “Bright Mississippi “, especially the “St. James Infirmary “ track for instrument separation and air, soundstage, and imaging focus. 
Power conditioner or outlet?
cleeds, perhaps my choice of the wording “good” power conditioner was subjective and not properly used. The power conditioner I use is an old 65 lbs. hospital grade transformer-based cube with eight outlets. It puts out a consistent 124 volts wher... 
Power conditioner or outlet?
I think the presupposition for those who advocate plugging directly into the wall is the circuit is dedicated to that plug/amplifier. Otherwise, and depending on the current requirements of the amplifier, I don’t think its advisable to share the p...