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Aurender vs. Roon
Anybody else do what @rbstehno has done?  I'm interested in doing the same, as I have a tricked out mac mini and a PS Audio Direct Stream DAC with a Bridge II for ethernet connection.  The Mac Mini is mid 2011 with a 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5... 
Used 5ch Amp (Classe, Krell, Rotel)
I agree with soix. That is the configuration I use. 
Lightning quick DYNAMIC amp in the under $1000 range
OMG - my recommendations are so far above emotiva, outlaw, etc.  Different class altogether. 
Lightning quick DYNAMIC amp in the under $1000 range
 I have owned the Stratus, and while I think it’s an excellent amplifier, I would not call it fast. I think the BEL and the Aragon would be better in that regard.  
Lightning quick DYNAMIC amp in the under $1000 range
 These are older, but they are great values:BEL labs Aragon 2004 I admire both of these amps. Anyone else have experience with them?  
Best Bass Amp!
@noble100 Eeeewww!!!!  Can you make your point without being mean or rude? Please don’t bring down this website! 
Does anyone have a Schiit Yggy DAC?
Go to Home Depot (or Amazon) and get an IR thermometer.  Or use a “killawatt” to measure idle power consumption.  
I want to be moved and have the music touch my soul!
So it sounds like you thought the crossover was deleterious. Is that correct? It allows seamless integration with subs, but at a price. Correct? 
I want to be moved and have the music touch my soul!
I’m curious.  When you take the crossover out of the system, do you notice any change in transparency when you take out the crossover for the sub?  I have yet to use a crossover that didnt affect transparency.   
I want to be moved and have the music touch my soul!
Maybe hipnosis would be a cheaper way to enjoy the music then gear! 
Preamps
VAC is transformer coupled.  
Preamps
VAC will do phono, sub, by bypass. I love mine.  
Long-Term Amp Storage Without Use: Bad Idea???
 I know what you mean Eric… But they are kind of rare and all tricked out!  
Review ATC SCM 40 A floorstanders.....finally
What are considered the best ATC floorstanders, both overall and bang for the buck?   I am very much enjoying my passive SCM-11 v2.   
Multichannel Class D amplifier for multi-room sound
I bet that would be a good option.  Parasound is $1200 for 6 pairs of speakers. Anything better bang for the buck out there?