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Music Server Advice
@commumique1  I agree with you re the Aurender app but beware the Auralic app is as bad if not worse.  
Bang for the buck
+ jl35  
Another "Best" amplifier Question.
can vouch for Nord Audio class D purifi out of the UK but Emotiva is good value if not the last word in SQ.  
My Oppo 105 finally bricked. Streamer suggestions?
Cambridge Audio CXN V2 is a great sounding streamer but the control app is next to useless. To call it basic would be a compliment.  
Warmer class D amps for magnepan?
I don't know about Maggies but I have a Nord Purifi amp driving ML Vantage speakers that go to 2ohms and the combo is fine. It's not tube level warm but getting there and you could buy new with your budget. From what I have heard the Starkrimson G... 
Adding a Dac and Stresmer
I have just bought an Aurender streamer ( not yet received) to replace an Auralic Aries, not because of SQ issues but mainly because I am sick of the substandard Auralic control app. From what I have read the Aurender app is considered as good as ... 
Real world Loudspeakers what does very good cost ?
@soix  if I lived in the USA I would buy those speakers as they look like a great buy.  
Best US second hand dealers that ship overseas
I too live in Australia and have bought amps and speakers from the USA but that was before shipping costs went through the roof. Now I consider shipping and duty costs to be prohibitive. Twelve years ago I got Martin Logan Vantage speakers on Audi... 
Vibration isolation or absorption?
Many engineers, supposedly the arch enemies of audiophiles, identify springs as the best form of vibration control. I use springs exclusively on amps, CD players etc with good effect but have yet to find springs to use on speakers as they render f... 
Warm, Lush Laid-Back Smaller Floor Standers?
Sonus Faber should give you the sound you are looking for.  
Some more modern jazz piano trios
I suppose Bill Evans is a bit obvious.  
Some more modern jazz piano trios
Tardo Hammer Yoko Miwa  
What's the best EL84 amp?
For my money one of Tim de Paravicini's masterpieces such as EAR 534 or one of the more expensive models. All punch well above their weight.  
Power conditioner wire gauge? Serious issue
Jumia   I have often wondered about that myself but don't have the answer. It would seem that most of the respondents to your post so far have failed to comprehend what you are asking. Am I correct?   
Made in USA
Made in the USA - not very likely for most audio products. Assembled in the USA is your most likely outcome. Oh and malibu457 - I wish they all could be Californian girls.!