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Getting started with Headphone system; what are the basics
I know the LTA HA products are integrated but I wonder if I could go with separates to find a new role for my MicroZotl. I don’t understand this statement. Your LTA is an excellent headphone amp and you’d only need to add a source and headphone... 
Big Jazz Band Music with Great Sound
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band is a good one.   
Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable
These speaker cables would be a big improvement over your Amazon cables for not all that much $$$, and if for some reason they don’t work out you could sell them for little/no loss.  https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650192681-acoustic-zen-sato... 
Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable
What improvements are you looking for, what equipment and cables/interconnects are in your system now, what’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used?  
Sub repair or new sub?
Here’s an SB2000 Pro for $400.  I’d find this very tempting if I were you… https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650194817-svs-sb-2000-pro/  
Speaker or amplifer
If you try the Hegel and you find you still prefer the overall sound of the Rogue the best thing to do would be to get two subwoofers that will improve bass, dynamics, as well as imaging and 3D soundstage.  Best of luck.   
DAC and Amplifier Synergy?
Your initial response to me as to what you’re looking for… I think that is part of the puzzle for me. Initially I thought I really liked a warm and relaxing sound. I set up my main system to accomplish just that. But now I’m realizing I might pr... 
DAC and Amplifier Synergy?
Not necessarily looking for that system to be overly propulsive and energized. Rather, for that room, leaning towards some warmth is good.  That is exactly the opposite of what you wrote in your response to me.  That’s inconsiderate and this wa... 
DAC and Amplifier Synergy?
But now I'm realizing I might prefer a more neutral and propulsive presentation...  I would not think LS3/5a speakers would fit with this at all.  Some excellent speakers off the top of my head in that price range that’d be much more inline wit... 
DAC and Amplifier Synergy?
This all completely depends on what sound characteristics you’re looking for.   
new Parasound A21+ vs my old Rotel RB-1080
Don’t listen to someone’s semi-educated guess—especially if they have never owned or auditioned this particular model of Rotel. Don’t listen to @lanx0003 who totally misses the point here. What he completely fails to realize is that the speaker... 
Sub repair or new sub?
I think you’re crazy to fix that sub, plus you’ll probably be on the hook for shipping both ways that will drive the cost up further.  Just get an SB1000 Pro that’s probably a much better performer and comes with their integration software, and at... 
Speaker or amplifer
What are Sonus Faber iii?  Olympica?  What specific improvements are you looking for, and what’s the rest of the equipment in your system?  
Great video on Phil Collins the drummer
Great video — thanks for sharing.  I too grew up mostly with the later Genesis stuff, but especially as a drummer I’m now looking forward into delving deeper into their earlier music.   
new Parasound A21+ vs my old Rotel RB-1080
just don't give enough of that... more than an educated guess. Ok, I was trying to be nice but now I’ll just give it to you straight.  Your speakers won’t give you what you’re looking for because they can’t.  I worked for Magnolia for a bit and...