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How to choose speakers that won't overpower your room?
The Pi /  Digi Signature is an excellent solution, I used Moode Audiio as my streamer software. At the time I was also using a MiniDSP SHD going out to a Crown Amp with very good succes  
How to choose speakers that won't overpower your room?
Big speakers in a small room requires placement testing. My La Scala's are in a 11X12 room with speakers on the short wall and my listening position putts my head less than 6 feet away. I have two Amazon absolution panels 2x4  2 inches thick, si... 
speaker upgrade fever
Totally Left field idea, https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-Ultragraph-Ultra-Musical-Equalizer-Detection/dp/B0002E50XG/ref=sr_1_9?crid=CPAVWE9P5W1F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NWtTZ56yzcD1tYonm-EJheUPOqWH1jywTfK7-OSsrUJGEIiWHBygb4qeXQcHl9UiTaGmCIyxzRlesYe... 
Who positions their speakers straight ahead (zero tow in) and why.
Sorry my photos will not stay in post  
Who positions their speakers straight ahead (zero tow in) and why.
Totally Sub Optimal Room and clutter I just moved into a new location and my listening room is very small and we are still moving in. Just got my system setup with no goal other than cheeking out that everything survived the move The sound stage... 
Do you have a perfect digital marriage?
Win11 PC using Audirvana Studio reading Flac files and sent via USB to  Pontus 2-12th-1 DAC,, XLR out to Schitt Freya S ( non tube )  Pre-Amp has Two RCA outs, one to  Decware Torii Jr V2 and the other to older Velodyne Sub, Torii Jr V2 out to fu... 
DACed and Confused here...
Digital streaming can be done in various ways and requires more that just a DAC A DAC is just the conversion of a digital signal to an analog signal A streamer includes a DAC but also includes a network capability and generally a preamp capabili... 
Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases
MY decision to buy the Pontus 2 was based on reviews ( yes older models ) which included its ability to provide a very wide and deep sound stage. It was considered better at sound stage than my other choice of a Chord Cutest. Another factor was th... 
Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases
By the way I just went on line and ordered my new Dac😀  
Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases
@knock1   You are 100% correct as I just checked the web site again  the US Dollar price is shown as $1,792.97   This was my mistake and I have to own up to it   Thanks everyone  
Cable recommandations
Lets put cables in perspective   Speaker choice, speaker location in your room and room impact represent at least 80% or more of what you hear. Your music source materials ie CD's,  Records, streaming etc would be next and then your equipment u... 
Tekton versus Klipsch
FirstThis is not precise but close on what your experience from your system Room = 40%Speakers 40%Equipment 20%Second if you have heard the klipsch Heritage speakers which are properly setup for the room they are in with its center sound stage and... 
Sound and quality of Legacy Speakers
You might try a highly efficient speaker design  in the 92db range or higher with a horn tweeter. there are many options out there.Good Luck & enjoy the Music 
Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members!
Speaker placement is the single biggest factor in getting the best out of your system. Search YouTube for examples and or lessons. Here is a good start  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84Pf0ycbyBM&ab_channel=RockyMountainInternationalAudioFest... 
Looking for suggestions for a network capable DAC/Streamer
Let me give you a left field ideaRaspberry Pi 4 with a Allo Digione Signature Player, using say Moode Audio Player ( software ) out to a Dac of your choice let say a Topping  D90, out to your amphttps://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-4GB-Starter...