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New Amps to match up with PSB T3 speakers
donpepe, you obviously have musically trained ears based on your ownership history and currently own a very respectable preamp. A matching Ayre amp(s) like an MX-R would be a no brainer and could definitely drive those speakers with no problem. Ay... 
New Amps to match up with PSB T3 speakers
I've heard them with Pass XA100.5 monoblocks and they sounded amazing. If your budget doesn't allow, I suspect a lower power Pass stereo amp will be fine as well. Just make sure your preamp matches well with the lower than normal input impedance o... 
DAC around 1.000 Euro for streaming environment
RME can be ordered from B&H right now for $999 with a 7-14 day estimated delivery time. 
Is getting a new pre-amp the right upgrade path?
“I am looking at the Primaluna Prologue Premium as my next possible upgrade in this chain to give it even more air...”More “air” means different thing to different people. If by more air you mean a more defined soundstage with better definition ar... 
Anyone receive their Zu Druid VIs yet?
Thank you for pointing out the thread. I will read through it. 
Anyone receive their Zu Druid VIs yet?
Sorry if this is off-topic but I'm real curious to know what amps do you folks use with your Druids. The 101dB sensitivity along with a 16 ohm (10 ohm min) load must pose a matching challenge with most popular brand amps, particularly SS design, i... 
Aric Audio Systems Unlimited Preamp
rocray, congratulations, you'll enjoy the Unlimited. Mine is now fully broken in with upgraded tubes and capacitors and it sounds wonderful. He is indeed a great guy to work with. Keep us posted.  
power
"a high current power amplifier  will take you to the next level. Think Amps ..... not watts."This notion of "high-current" amplifier has made amplifier manufacturers to publish bogus and completely meaningless numbers just to fool prospective - a... 
Current, Amperage
The amperes/channel spec is basically meaningless along with most other ampere ratings. Current is a function of (ohm) load and will swing as the load varies across the frequency range. My rule of thumb is picking a reputable (voltage source) amp ... 
Is this MQA news a big deal?
"Is this MQA news a big deal?"Yes. Listen, compare, and judge for yourself. 
Int Amp for Thiel CS 3.7
Mark Levinson No. 585 Integrated, comes up on the used market for around $6K. No personal experience with those speakers but they should do fairly well paired up. 
Magical Marantz 22## receivers
"...And yes they get much better with age."Seriously? Difficult to substantiate since most don't remember how they sounded when new. I've owned an SX-980 since new and still can't remember...(I do have a good excuse..) 
opinion on Omega Super 3i speakers
Aside from the electronics, the choice of the single driver design monitors depends completely on the type of the music played through them. In my experience, for anything but jazz, blues, or instrumentals/vocals, I'd look elsewhere, e.g., rock, o... 
Stand Alone Super Tweeter for Revel F208?
You can try a Schiit Loki and crank up the 8K Hz band and see if it gives you what you need... 
Well now... 400$ Mark Levinson amp new...
"Isn’t phony clones no different then getting out of the shower and putting on dirty underwear?"Exactly my thought....WTF??!! Stay off drugs...