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Dan D'Agostino Helius dual monoblocks, 1500w @ 8ohms
The good folks at McIntosh build the MC 2KW amps with nearly the exact same aproach of one chassis for negative, one for positive and one for the power supply.  Not 800 lbs or 250k but still impressive in the approach. 
Are you getting ridiculous offers from new members
Member since 2001.  Recent activity is FULL  of low ball offers and insinuation that the item is A: Fake, B: Broken, C: Overpriced like the emperor's new clothes or D:  Sounds so bad that it should be sent to audio purgatory for eternal damnation.... 
Please suggest bookshelf with best bass response under $4000 pr.
Disclaimer I am a dealer. I would strongly suggest you find a local dealer in addition to bryston mini T bottom end is unbelievable well under 4000 coherent transparent fantastic 
Ryan 610,Sonus Faber Veneer 2.0 & Fritz Carbon
I also sell Rogue Audio and run the Cronos Magnum Ii with the r610s regularly.  Love those kt 120s! 
Ryan 610,Sonus Faber Veneer 2.0 & Fritz Carbon
Disclaimer, I am a dealer for Ryan Speakers. The Ryan r610 hits way above its weight class. Have compared them directly to a lot of monitors 2000 and up to 3,000 and they really are Musical and match well with a lot of gear.  Excellent coherence w... 
Audiophile quality streamer/server-in-one without a DAC. Does this exist?
Disclaimer, I am a dealer but the Bryston  bdp pi product is exactly what you’re looking for. Just add your favorite outboard hard drive and you have exactly what you specified 
Burmester or Pass?
If the weather 28b3s are an option to audition then give them a shot.  No joke.   
Best value record cleaner/cleaning system
goheelz,  thanks for the mention.  The Okki Nokki is based on the VPI.  metal construction, quieter and cleans in both directions.  Glad to hear your VPI is still Sucking! 
Best value record cleaner/cleaning system
2nd on the Okki Nokki.  Full Disclosure I am a dealer for Okki Nokki.  Great product that cleans in forward and reverse.   
Tannoy SGM 1000 is number one with a Bullet! (13 of them acutally )!
mechans, This pair is part of an audio legacy that was handed down to my client and he holds them in high regard.  The main challenge is the crossover board and parts.  The cabinet and driver have cosmetic issues but should be 100% functional one ... 
Budget Audiophile Looking For Amplifier Suggestions
As a 10+ year dealer for Meadowlark and a 20 + year owner of Heron i speakers, Ospreys, and Kestrel Hotrods I feel somwhat qualified to chime in.  your speakers are exceptional.  Amplification is a personal choice almosy as much as speakers.  An A... 
What are the smallest speakers that are clean and flat down to 20hz?
OP,  Demo the Kii 3s for yourself.  All of the blather will fall away and the music will fill the room. 
Please help! - Buy VPI Classic or keep Technics 1200
Look also at the Bryston BLP-1.  Sells for just under $3000 and is every bit the VPI Classic killer.  
Turntables hit the mainstream
The Shinola 'table is an exercise in US manufacturing.  Designed by the Weisfelds of VPI fame.  It is sold as a full analog rig with a cart. and phono stage built in.  A luxury item from a US company that builds bicycles and back packs.  Millenial... 
Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock?
Bryston Model A1s or A2s.   Dynamic, linear, real world prices and killer sound.