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Typical New Speaker Dealer Discount A Buyer May Expect
Curious, OP, what speakers are you thinking of getting?  I am narrowing down my list, and I have a similar budget as yours.  I am considering used, as this range of $$ gives me some very, very nice options.  thanks! 
Sonus Faber EA II
Thanks to all.  I am perhaps well misinformed.  That’s what happens when one reads too much on the web.  It’s opinions.  In in all honesty, I find my EAII’s absolutely fabulous on most what I listen to: jazz.  On female vocals these speaker really... 
Sonus Faber EA II
I had not thought of that.  Thank you.  I can imagine that a better tweeter may not mean better sound, if both drivers were designed and integrated to go with each other.  I suppose I could end up with an overly bright sound.Anyhow, thanks for you... 
Replace my DAC or not?
Thank you, Steve.  I made a mistake in my post above.  I was referring to my DAC price, not the Transport, which is why I am reluctant to simply toss it for being, well, old.  My budget for source is about $3k.  My current CD player has mechanical... 
Replace my DAC or not?
Thank you, roberjerman.  I have been reading up on DACs lately, perhaps more than one needs to.  I think I have come to the same conclusion.  I will have a chance to audition a Transport this week or next and can't wait to give my dCSa nice compan...