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Quad ESL 63- how should it sound?
Any electrostatic will be considerably less efficient than anything Klipsch makes. Here’s an article that may help you understand the Quad 63’s design & goals: (http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/416/#5kwtFIj3KAYUQVpO.97) If some of ... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Your welcome, Kalali. Good procedure, getting accustomed to them(or any other component) stock, before tweaking. If you can solder: bypassing the attenuator circuit just takes one connection per side, eliminates the two lousy screw terminals, is e... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
@Kalali- One of the most popular, simple tweaks, for Maggies, is(or, at least, was) bypassing the fuse altogether. Easy to do, by unscrewing the fuse/input plate and soldering both wires, going to the fuse holder, to one post. Of course, then you ... 
XLR interconnects
(https://www.presonus.com/news/articles/balanced-unbalanced) Some fully balanced devices(like my BAT VK-D5) will output twice the voltage with their balanced connection, and will also vary impedances, which may sound much different than their sing... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
 Schrodinger and Heisenberg, sitting in a tree........... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Borrowing from two of the above posts, an unfortunate AudiogoN reality: "Expectation bias can be overruled by actual listening experience if one approaches with an open minded attitude." - " ...’good luck with that’...". 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
@Teo- Everything in our universe can be broken down to energy, vibration and frequency. Science has been working on figuring out the mechanics(ie: Quantum) for decades, a major breakthrough being proof of the Higgs Boson’s existence and it’s effec... 
Audio Electronic Super Amp MkII bias setting
Moon Audio handles Dennis Had's latest designs.  They may be able to offer contact info: (https://www.moon-audio.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=inspire)   Upscale Audio has also handled his pieces and may be able to advise you on biasing the AES: (ht... 
How many shipments can audio equipment survive?
Q)  How many shipments can audio equipment survive?     A)  Until something breaks! 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Apparently, shadorne liked the quote I posted earlier today, in the Cable section. Yeah, it applies here as well:  03-20-2017 12:37pm - I believe Ivor Tiefenbrun(Linn founder) said something along the lines of, " if you haven’t heard it, you have ... 
Most Important, Unloved Cable...
I believe Ivor Tiefenbrun(Linn founder) said something along the lines of, " if you haven't heard it, you have no opinion".   That just makes sense, which(to some around here) seems irrelevant. 
A little help with a source
Perhaps my impression that the OP wanted to be able to play CDs and listen to high-res files through the same device was in error.    If so: OOPS! 
A little help with a source
Consistent with your expenditures(thus far) and desires/requirements, this might fit your needs: (https://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-udp-203/)  Oppo has a good rep, for providing an excellent performance/price ratio. 
How many speakers can I run on one amp?
Here’s a link to the Niles manual: (http://resources.corebrands.com/products/FG01038/pdf_FG01038_HPS-6_manual.pdf) Page 3 addresses your question.  It seems, though the manual covers two models, the text only addresses the four pair version. 
The best coupling caps in power amp ?? Mundorf, Infinicap ??
YEP, "variables"!    Semantics, perceptions, systems, aural acuities, references(if any), etc.   Of course, the better(to me, more neutral/transparent/clean/natural/quiet/fast) ANYTHING(tubes/rectifiers/caps/cables/special copper/silver) swapped i...