mesch

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Room Treatment, Panel Sound Diffusers
+1 Erik_squires. ATS Acoustics in Piper City Illinois provides ready made panels and DIY products. I have purchased DIY from them.  
Audio Mirror or Line Magnetic- DAC Choice
I didn't catch that the LM was not R2R. Still it seems like a well built DAC. Not that I feel the need. I love my AM DAC. 
Hybrid Tube & SS
Well, there are many speakers that work best when driven by SS amplification, wether from a hybrid integrated or a tube preamp paired with a SS amp.  There are speakers that can swing either way, thus it becomes very subjective as to what one pref... 
Audio Mirror or Line Magnetic- DAC Choice
I am also an owner of the AM Tubadour III. Excellent DAC made in the USA.Must say the LM DAC looks interesting, not heard it though their products are well made.  
Audio Mirror vs Prima Luna tube DAC
The PL Evo is made in china. The Audio Mirror in the USA. I own the AM and not looking past that DAC. Based on a review, TAS or Stereophile can't remember, the PL seems to be a great option, however somewhat more expensive. Given the PL is dealer ... 
Bookshelf or Floor standing for ~$900
Two floor standers that can be had used for ~$700 are a pair of B&W CM5s or Dynaudio Excite 14s. Both image well and are dynamic in their presentation. Lively could be used to  describe them. Of course my perception. 
Advise before I regret
Spend some time with the new speakers in your system. Get to know them. Afterwards replace with your older ones. Listen to them for a while. Repeat.  Then the answer should become evident to you. 
Jolida Foz SS-X Tube buffer & soundstage expander?
Hey smrex13, looking forward to your thoughts on this unit. I have a friend that owns one and is willing to sell it to me. Must be sent to me so I am deciding prior to making offer. Hope things are going well for you. 
Options for $1k or less DAC?
If interested in a DAC with tube output:MHDT make DACs under $1000.The Jolida/Black Ice DAC is on sale for $700  by Underwood HIFI. 
Bookshelf or Floor standing for ~$900
What is rest of your system? What speakers are you using now? Volume levels? 
receiver or preamp
Well, if looking for a receiver Yamaha makes a couple. Both in your budget I believe. Have internal phonostage and DAC as well.  
Should I got full tubes or stick with hybrid amps?
I like dekays approach. I would try a heavy hardwood board under the Jolida with isolation pads between board and glass shelf.  I would keep the Jolida while saving for a true upgrade.  
Aric Audio Systems Unlimited Preamp
 I purchased the Special 6SN7 preamp from Aric January 2020. Love this pre! I have been talking with Aric about purchasing the Transcend PP amplifier. Still deciding how I want the amp to be configured.  
Should I got full tubes or stick with hybrid amps?
I owned a Vincent SV-226MK and the tubes were not soldered in. Wish I had not sold it. They are made in China to Vincent's specs and parts choice. May by a company (forgot name) that is known to produce a fine chinese product.I have never owned th... 
Should I got full tubes or stick with hybrid amps?
I would think that 60wpc would be enough with 88dB speakers  in that size room unless speakers are difficult to drive impedance wise.