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Goodbye Paradigm Monitor 7 v4's
Consider the value of a buck 15 years ago and look at the inflation in hifi in that time and you’ll probably go backwards in sq with that budget.I dunno about that. I think there are lots of great entry-level products out there these days. A lot o... 
Finally found THE SPEAKER!!!
Curious what speakers and/or headphones you use in doing sound editing for your movies?  Congrats on finding speaker nirvana — it’s wonderful when that happens.   
LSA110 Statement as possible replacment for Silverline SR17.5?
Your Silverlines are obviously great speakers.  What specifically would you like to improve upon? 
Trading totem sttaf
At $1399 on sale here on A’gon new from the manufacturer, the LSA-10 Signatures are a little above your budget but well worth the stretch IMHO.  They offer a 30-day in-home trial in the unlikely event they don’t blow you away.  Just my $0.02 FWIW,... 
Speakers for Rogue Sphinx
If you’re open to used there’s a pair of Spatial M3 Triode Masters on US AudioMart for $1899 that image/soundstage very well due to their dipole design and additional rear-firing tweeter.  For new speakers the LSA-20 Signatures are still on sale h... 
Best Digital Music Server
For me, life’s too short to try to cobble together various hardware and software bits hoping to God it somehow works in the end, which we all know it won’t and then will require even more painful and time-consuming troubleshooting.  Some people lo... 
Innuos: A Cautionary Tale.
There are important lessons to be learned here.  If you’re buying something used, know if the warranty is transferable.  And even if it is, get proof that it was bought at an authorized dealer if that is required for warranty service.  You apparen... 
Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change?
I am not looking for a marginal upgrade - I want dramatically better sound. And I am not looking to replace more than 1 component at this time. That really narrows it down to speakers IMO.  I’ve got two suggestions that would be total no-brainer, ... 
Goodbye Paradigm Monitor 7 v4's
Take a look at the Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus ($699) that produce awfully good sound. 
Headphones
Just FYI, this post is 20 years old.  
Desktop DAC with remote volume control?
There’s a Bel Canto DAC3 on US Audio Mart for $675 with remote.  Great DAC at that price.  Best of luck.  
Best Digital Music Server
What’s your budget? 
Which Speaker
With the Monitor Audio Silvers definitely consider at least the 300 as this is where you get a dedicated midrange driver, which should make it a meaningful qualitative step up from the 200.   
Can I leave speaker jumpers in?
Yes, and you can even experience performance benefits from leaving jumpers in while bi-wiring (I do).  But you should consider upgrading the jumpers if you’re using the stock plates that typically come with speakers as they can compromise sound qu... 
New Gear
Keep the Boulder for 2-channel.  No question.