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Should I add a DDC?
I added a Denafrips Iris DDC to my Pontus II last year and Ithought it pretty clearly improved the overall sound.  I’m using an UltraRendu with a LPS in the setup.  Best of luck  
Should I graduate to floor standers or will larger bookshelves suffice?
I loved my Fritz Carrera BE speakers.  Well made.  I much preferred them over my KEF LS50 metas or Harbeth P3 ESRs.  Reach out to Fritz.  Great guy and he can answer any questions you might have  
Pass Labs 1st Watt Rundown
I have owned two First Watt amps, the M2 and the Sit-3.  I would like to hear an F8.  Agree that the 6moons review goes into great detail and does a nice job comparing several models.  Of the two, the M2 had a bit more power (25 watts into 8 ohms)... 
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
Tough one, but here goes Radiohead- OK computer or The Bends Talking Heads - Remain in Light Mikes Davis- Bitches Brew  
Can I Trust The Music Room's Product Description?
I’ve had a great experience with TMR.  I’ve sold a few items and purchased a few items and they are very good to deal with.  Probably worth reaching out and explaining your issue.  From my experience they are very responsive  
What's your picks
At that price point, I really liked the KEF LS50 metas.  You can find them used for around $1k  
Fritz Speakers
I have the Fritz Carrera BEs running with a First Watt Sit-3 and they sound great at low to medium volume, where I do most of my listening.    
What speakers work with low wattage class A amps
I have some Fritz Carrera BEs and they sound remarkable with a 25 watt Class A First Watt M2 amp  
Banchmark DAC3B vs. Denafrips Pontus II (12th Aniv.)
I have the Pontus II with an ultraRendu streamer.  I love the combination and have never had the pops and clicks issue.  I use it with an Audio Research LS7 preamp, a Rogue Audio stereo 100 amp and Fritz Carrera BE speakers.  I am very happy with ... 
Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time
Don’t know if they are modern country , but there are some good country artists: chris stapleton sturgill simpson jason ibell Eric church zach bryan    
Made in USA
Rogue audio preamp and amp Fritz speakers small green computer streamer and server audio envy and morrow cables  
A public service announcement
I have to admit, I have done that a few times…end result was a better system😂  
recommendation of amps
I have a rogue stereo 100 with Fritz Carrera be speakers and a rogue rp-1 preamp and the sound is remarkable. Beautiful soundstage and detail.   Fritz speakers are great.  Don’t be afraid of tubes.  Having said that, I would like to hear the bench... 
Birthday DAC
+1 Denafrips Pontus 2.  Huge upgrade from previous Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M  
Changes in my life, new system, need new speakers
+1 on Fritz.  He’s a nice guy on top of that.  Email him and he will get in touch.  I love my Fritz Carrera BEs