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Speaker recommendations wanted for Quicksilver M135 amplifiers
What sound characteristics are most important to you?  
Will increasing speaker cable AWG make a difference in sound quality?
In general you’d expect moving up within a company’s product line should yield improvements, especially if in addition to gauge you get other improvements in things like quality of the conductors, geometry, connectors, dielectric, etc.  So there a... 
Recommendations for the best headphones with equalization after severe acoustic injury
Thank you for the recommendations!  I’ll check them out.   
ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer
I reference @nmolnar post — Do you really wanna deal with all that or just have a one-box solution optimized for audio by a company that specializes in streaming to do or all for you?  Seems like a pretty simple answer to me if you don’t wanna mes... 
Streamers made in America?
Why are you kidding yourself?  I prefer stuff to be made in the USA as much as the next guy if possible, but the fact is that upwards of 98% of the parts that go into a streamer are made outside the US, so really, what’s the point?  Just pick the ... 
ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer
No one will probably be able to give you a head-to-head comparison of the Zen Mini S and the Rendu setup, but they’re clearly both excellent and you won’t be disappointed with either.  Just get the Zen Mk3.  It doesn’t require the outboard LPS pow... 
Please help with setting up a streaming system
I want to give streaming a chance, because it really opens up a whole world of music discovery! @krelldreams +1000!!! Hi-quality music discovery has been the biggest innovation in audio in the last 100 years IMHO. I rarely play my own music any... 
More Bass
The good news is that the included integration software should greatly expand your placement options, which is the beauty of the 45-day trial.    
Recommendations for the best headphones with equalization after severe acoustic injury
First, I’m SO SORRY to for your hearing loss as a fellow audiophile.  If I was in your situation I’d ramp up a good headphone system with an equalizer.  As someone who has some experience with headphones, I’d recommend Hifiman HE1000SE open-back p... 
Focal Headphone Repairs?
It’s so sad that Focal makes great-sounding headphones that are, by many users accounts, unreliable and not well supported.  Thankfully there are several other great headphones out there that more than compete with Focals sonically without the hea... 
Who is using a desktop headphone rig?
The Schiit Asgard is your best bet if you’re looking for something a little on the warm side.  https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard  
Please help with setting up a streaming system
@krelldreams Bluetooth sucks and completely undermined your Qobuz experience.  Just get a decent Wi-Fi extender from TP-Link, etc. and run a short Ethernet or CAT7 cable from it to your streamer, do another Qobuz trial, and you’ll really hear what... 
ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer
I am not a DIY type and prefer an out of the box solution. I think you’ve answered your own question.  Rather than mess with an external drive, ripping programs, etc. just go with Innuos.  All in one box, very high quality, great customer suppo... 
Musical Fidelity or Michi for B&W 702
So, what sound characteristics are most important to you and looking for with the new amp? This info is critical to getting meaningful and useful recommendations.  
More Bass
Buy a couple SVS SB1000 Pro subs that’ll undoubtedly augment your bass and other areas ass @blisshifi mentioned.  They’re only $1150 for a pair and offer integration software that’ll make life a lot easier, and at only 13” square they offer a real...