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One box do it all
+1 Yes, the Rotel RA-1592 MKII would be an excellent option.Cheers,Scott 
One box do it all
A one box solution is a great way to go, Marklings. I understand the desire for that. The NAD C388 is a good option. It should drive your Special Forty well.Now, it’s not a one box solution but it’s close…. You might want consider the Yamaha A-S80... 
Break-in of a Class D amp?
Excellent choice, rabbottmke. I predict that you’ll be very happy with the MC-312. Enjoy.Cheers,Scott 
Need Recommendation All-in-One Bluetooth Speakers for Patio
This looks great:http://https//www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/move.html I have a Sonos home theater set-up. I love it. From the app to the sound Sonos does everything well. Good luck with your search.Cheers,Scott 
Spatial Audio Labs
There’s quite a bit of talk about Spatial on their manufacture forum at Audiocircle. Might find some good stuff on the X3/X5 models.Cheers,Scott 
B&W New Diamond Series?
Reliable sources say September announcement. We shall see.http://https//www.audioaficionado.org/showthread.php?t=49350&page=21 Cheers,Scott 
Rotel RA-1592 MK II or something else to deliver around 200W to B&W towers around $3000?
The Rotel RA-1592 Mk ll would be great with your B&Ws and it is a good value. Rotel gear is well built and their amps have excellent power supplies; An area other manufacturers of gear in Rotel’s price range skimp on IMO.I’ve really enjoyed my... 
system/room equalized flat from 20 to 20k cps--is yours?
Nope.Cheers,Scott 
Kef LS50
“I dont listen to loud anymore......according to the app I use, listening is around 90-93 dB.”Whoa, for me that qualifies as pretty loud. You would think the Dali’s could handle it though.Cheers,Scott 
B&W 804d3 amplifier pairing....(Rotel RB1590?)
Great choice, familiar1985. I hope you continue to enjoy the RB-1590. I’ve had it for about two months now and it is excellent. I’m using it with B&W 683 S2s.I would love to hear it with you 804 D3s.I bet that does sound great.Cheers,Scott 
preamp upgrade suggestion around $2000
deHavilland Mercury 3 or UltaVerve 3. Absolutely fantastic; Still wish I had the UltraVerve and hope to have one again.Cheers,Scott 
Amplifier suggestions please
The Rotel RB-1590 could be an excellent amp for your set-up. It is a fantastic amplifier.http://https//www.musicdirect.com/power-amp/Rotel-RB-1590-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-Silver-FACTORY-CERTIFIED-OPEN-BOX Cheers,Scott 
When was the first time that you heard great sounding speakers?
@asahitoro Hehe, choose wisely, I good wife if is harder to find than great speakers.;-)Cheers,Scott 
When was the first time that you heard great sounding speakers?
It was 1987, when I listened to and brought my Klipsch forté home.Cheers,Scott 
plz suggest a tube preamp to match Parasound A21 amp
Thanks, surfmuz. Good to hear the Freya worked well with the A21. I’m considering using mine with a Rotel RB-1590.Cheers,Scott