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High efficiency monitors for SET amp in small room - budget 2.5k
Love my Omega Super 3i Monitors and DeepHemp 8 Subwoofer. I have them paired with a 2 wpc Decware amp and the sound quality is stunning. And this is with their entry-level speaker. I can only imagine the sound quality as you move up the line. BTW,... 
Interest in Ohm speakers
Thanks for the link @pryso. Nice to see Ohm getting some much deserved love and attention.  
What streamer?
@ymc226 has already ripped CD's to Apple lossless (ALAC) so there is no conversion.  
What streamer?
Airplay streams at 16/44.1 so your ripped CD's will stream unmolested. Higher bit/sample rates will be down-sampled, which is only cause for concern if you have some high res you'd like to stream at its native rate. 
DAC: Before I jump in...
Love my MHDT Lab Pagoda.@mapman .. I read a while ago MHDT Lab was considering a DAC in which the tube circuit could be turned off/on. I’d love to have that option. 
Suggestions for Best Complete System -$1,000 or less???
Similar to suggestions by @soix .. PS Audio Sprout100 ELAC System for $899:https://www.psaudio.com/products/sprout100-elac-system/#tab-featureshttp:// They even includes speaker cables. Add a Chromecast Audio for streaming on the cheap (or just us... 
What streamer?
Yeah, at it's price point the Bluesound Node 2i is hard to beat. Great feature set, including AirPlay 2. Use it as is and add a DAC later if the urge strikes. I have the Node 2 (now in my work system) and used it for a couple of years in my main s... 
$1500 system for a friend
For a great starter system take a look at the PS Audio Sprout100 Elac System for $899. Plenty of cash left for a nice CDP and some CD's.https://www.psaudio.com/products/sprout100-elac-system/#tab-features  
Blown Away By Sound Quality--Getz at the Gate 1961 (Tidal Masters)
Terrific album. I downloaded the 24/192 version from Qobuz and the sound quality is excellent as well.+1 for The Lost Sessions. Haven't heard Anniversary .. thanks @roxy54 . 
Saw Brian Ferry Last Night!
Nice! I saw Roxy Music's Siren tour in '76 at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston. One of the best show's I've ever seen.  
Omega Super Alnico Monitor/Aric Audio SE KT88
Not familiar with the amp but I do know Louis Chochos (Omega) builds some fine speakers. I love my Super 3i's and DeepHemp8 Subwoofer .. gobs of detail, wonderful tone/timbre, and just a joy to listen to. One day I hope to hear one of his Alnico d... 
What is your best internet radio station?
I'm also a fan and supporter of The Jazz Groove (listening now in fact). Wonderful for morning and late night. I love the recent updates to the site, especially the new flac stream and song skip function. There's no other station like it that I've... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Go Go Penguin V2.0 
Making a product to sell and the need for modernity
I think computer audio changed the game and is largely still with us, even if the computer isn’t always a traditional one. Innovation and advancements in both hardware and software continue to push the envelope. Implementing digital is better unde... 
The term "High End" needs to die. Long live Hi-Fidelity!
HA!