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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
@ mattnshilp HelloIt took me more than 10 hours to go through your threads.But I enjoyed it very much.Any update?May I ask you what is your current Dac?Have you had a chance to audition DCS Rossini?If so, what is your opinion?Have you heard MSB Te... 
84k speakers... Big disappointment
How about trying Lansche Audio?You may like it..I had been using it for 11 years now. 
B&W Nautilus 803 or B&W 702 S2?
About 15 years ago, I drove B&W Notilus 801 with Jadis 500.That combination gave most powerful bass and wide soundstage that I had at my home. I used CEC TL0 and DCS Elgar for front end. 
This one looks like my old love
@ milpai I had been happy using EMMLab Dac2 for 8 years.It may be time to update it.But If I get Lyngdorf 3400, then I may not need to update Dac so I decided to  wait and see. 
Focal Scala Utopia V1 vs Competition in 2017
Scala Utopia V1  for 10k is a good value if it is in mint condition functionally although there could be some dent.It is worthwhile to go for it. 
This one looks like my old love
@ gdnrbob I had been happy with Lansche 4.1 since 2007.Thus I do not need to change it.The only reason  considering Analysis Audio as second system  is that it looks like a twin of my old love Apogee.I had heard Maggie and liked its treble and... 
This one looks like my old love
I used to use Silbatone 300B SET 8 watts inte amp with original WE 300b made 90 years ago.But after moving to my present house 6 years ago, I found that I need more power.As a first step, I had tried Rogue Cronus Magnum II with good results especi... 
reports from RMAF, anyone?
http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/rocky-mountain-audio-fest-2018.773613/ 
Many seem to be talking about their last system .
I did not talk about my end system.The only end is the speaker.Practically, it is harder for me to get better speaker than Lansche 4.1.Some monster speaker play louder with deeper bass.Some planar speaker may have natural soundstage.But Lanshe 4.1... 
Speaker recommendation
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/goldenear-triton-one-loudspeaker/?page=4I went through the spec of  GoldenEar Triton One and it looks very good.Good luck to you!I got the feeling that it will go by well with Tube amplification.It will be... 
This one looks like my old love
@ milpai I agree with your point.As I get older, I miss my first love.But I do not have powerful SS amplifier to drive power hungry planar speakers.It will be better to upgrade the front end for my primary speaker which can last for my life. 
Best Speakers under 1k for me
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis961g3-tekton-design-impacts-including-shipping-paypal-fees-moni...This used one is on sale at 1,200$ slightly over your budget.But this one will be good.https://hometheaterreview.com/tekton-design-impact-monito... 
Speaker recommendation
Ditto + to Martin Logan MontisI am happy with my present speaker which is out of reach to most people (new price was 55K 11years ago)But if the speaker stop working, I may go back to planar speakerMartin Logan is very musical and suitable for clas... 
This one looks like my old love
@ scorpio1951 I appreciate your opinion.But it is hard to repair Apogee even if it's part is available.Since I am using tube amplifier, I am not so sure whether I will go back to planar speakers. 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
I believe that you had better get all  in one system like Lyngdorf, Micromegan, Devialet which include nice DAC , integrated and even room correction.Then you can save lot of money for cable and system will look more simple.If you do not mind used...