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Finally upgrading my amp
Hegel 190. Preowned within your budget. Or up your budget to 3500 and get the Hegel 390 used.   
Hegel comparison
I could be wrong but I believe the DAC is basically the same between the 2. In a technical sense the notable upgrade is 50 more watts. And a slightly beefier power supply.   
How does bi-wiring work?
Biwire looks cool. 😎 I don’t know if it helps. But my 805’s are set up for it, so why not. I’m a believer that quality construction and heavy gauge is what is needed in speaker cables. I’m not one who believes in noticeable sonic differences found... 
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
Hegel h390. Can be had new if you look for $4500-5k. Weight is just under 50 lbs. it has tons of power and current to drive your HS speakers. A lot of guys in the dynaudio Facebook group pair their HS’s with Hegel with great results.   
Accuphase E-5000 factory power cord good enough?
I’m of the opinion that power cords don’t really alter the sound of a system, unless it’s poorly made or not of suitable gauge. That being said, if I have 10k let’s say in my integrated amp and speakers, I’d still spend a few hundred on a PC just... 
Accuphase E-5000 factory power cord good enough?
Here’s my somewhat loaded but imo accurate answer.    if it makes you feel good to have a hard core, above average cord, and spending the $ isn’t an issue then do it. It doesn’t even matter if you can hear a difference. There’s enjoyment and peac... 
Hegel comparison
The DACs in the 390 and 590 are very good. It’s nice having one box for everything. I stream from my iPhone via airplay and it sounds great. Any subtle improvement gained by an external DAC are likely lost in the extra set  of cables. IMO.   
Power Amp Recommendations for B&W 803 Nautilus
Hegel 390 preowned for about 3500-4k.   
Have we lost civility and respect on Audio forums?
Our society has become this way for 2 main reasons imo. We have been trained by the media, both social and professional to personally fear and hate those that disagree with us. And, people have slowly lost core values in the name of progressive, m... 
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
Took a break for many years, and had been fairly happy with a cheap but surprisingly good pair of epos bookshelf speakers, and my 30 year old Aragon 4004mk2/18k preamp driving them. But got a minor audiophile craving recently and sourced a pair of... 
Speakers 10 years old or older that can compete with todays best,
Just bought a pair of 805s nautilus’ new old stock, they are amazing and must be about 20 years old.