soix

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PRE/PROCESSOR ADVICE PLEASE?
Must we shout? 
I am looking for speaker(s) - probably Bluetooth for my shop.
Audioengine A5+ is worth the stretch.  Best of luck.  
Recommendations for a modestly-priced audio system?
PS Audio Sprout100 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 would be my recommendation.   
Really On The Cheap
Yeah, I’m in a very similar situation (amp dead) and using my iPad into a Dragonfly Red via Apple Camera Adapter feeding Hifiman HE400S ‘phones.  I have to say this little rig produces many of the characteristics I like about my big rig including ... 
Are there passive attenuators that don't zero volume and only offer one input ?
Placette passive.  
LSA 20 Signature - I am thinking of buying a pair - anyone love/hate them?
Member Terry London reviewed the LSA-20 Statements I think for Stereo Times? and bought the review pair.  That speaks volumes in my book.  They offer a return policy if for some reason you don’t love’em, but you probably will.  Just do it! 
Bookshelf speakers that project voices well
ATC speakers have about the clearest and most powerful mids I’ve heard, but they do like some power.  Best of luck.  
Reccomend a good preamp for me.
I always remember thinking the preamp was a big piece of the puzzle the heart maybe of the system. Amen to that!  What sound characteristics are you looking for? 
Has Digital Audio Tech Plateaued - Is It Safe To Come Out Now?
@ddafoe you beat me to it.  I was gonna recommend the Mojo Mystique EVO given the OP’s budget.  If the Mojo gets you to/near the level of enjoyment of your vinyl rig, who cares where digital does or doesn’t plateau?  You’ll still be a happy camper... 
Looking for speaker advice-$10-20k
If you can and given what you’re looking for, take a listen to the Joseph Audio Perspective 2 — excellent blend of detail and musicality with outstanding imaging and soundstage capabilities.  Also nice looking and not too big.  Sonus Faber and Pro... 
Best DAC / Budget
What is a Schiit Mano 2?  Anyway, for $2500 you could try an Audio Mirror Tubadour lll SE as they offer a trial period.  A little tube action in your digital front end may be just the ticket to make it a more level playing field with your analog s... 
Looking for speaker advice-$10-20k
What kind of sound and speaker characteristics are most important to you? 
Preamp recommendation; ≤ $5k
As far as the sound profile I’m looking for, since I’m new to tubes, I want to see what differentiates tubes from solid state. What they have to offer, I suppose. That really doesn’t help at all.  Tube pres range from neutral to warm and syrupy an... 
Best lower end cables for B&W speakers...?
Please feel free to completely disregard everything hombre said as it’s pure rubbish from someone who obviously has limited experience in audio.  I mean, what the hell are “pedestal-mounted” speakers???Anyway, it’d be helpful if you shared what el... 
I'm new and need help
Would help greatly if you’d share what your budget is.