tinear123

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Class-D recommendation
After much comparison I have decided to go Cherry MEGAschino  and yes I just blew my budget.Thank you all for the input and in a couple cases allowing me to listen to your gear. 
Suggestions on Integrated Amp./Seperates to Run my Klipschorns
Coincident 300B Frankenstein Monoblocks are very hard to best at 2x there cost... yes I own these and use with horn speakers.  Another way to go that also sounds fantastic and has a bit more extended bottom end is the Pass XA25.  I have used this ... 
Qobuz vs Tidal
Tidal for me just because of the more extensive library. 
Class-D recommendation
Thanks all... I'm starting to work my way through the recommendations.  Keep them coming. 
Need speaker cable
I'll give you the benefit of my journey over the last 12 months.  Note that I am using low power SET power amps and high efficiency horn speakers.  Here was my journey:- Bluejeans Cable - Wireworld Mini Eclipse 8- Wireworld Equinox 8- Audioquest R... 
Class-D recommendation
@ roberjerman… good thought on the Crown.  In fact I have the XLS1502 and am looking for an upgrade from there. 
Lamm pre amp
I received my the latest from Don Sachs a couple weeks ago and I have just boxed up my AR-5SE and PSA-BHK for sale.  Just can't say enough about Don's work. 
Suggestions for $2k budget
Klipsch Heresy-III and done! 
To horn or not to horn
Well... I've done the entire journey from low power & horns to mega power and Wilson's or Focal's at least three times over the last 25 years. For the last 5 years and will continue into the future with my horns driven by 300B's.  When done we... 
Revel’s Sound Signature
To me the Revel Ultima line (Salon / Studio) sound is accurate but dry.  Far from Monitor or Paradigm and as Eric mentioned above similar to current Wilson designs.  Like with the Wilson's, bring lots of power with good current capability to get t... 
Has anyone else auditioned something that really was terrible?
Well... I lusted after the original Revel Ultima Salon’s for years - highly reviewed and rated as A+ . Heard them many times at dealers and shows and dismissed the dull sound as associated equipment or room. Finally against what my ears were telli... 
Happy Scale
OP... I understand the sentiment completely.  It's all about the timing!  For instance, when I was a junior in college (mountain lake country) I sold my car and purchases a ski boat and a sucky old truck to tow it with.  My parents were, well livi... 
looking for a preamp for pass XA30.5
+1 on Don Sachs 
Best 6NS7 Preamp for a Pass Labs XA25 amp
Don Sachs 6SN7 Line Stage...  you can't do better and only <$2k.  Perfect pairing with the XA25. 
Pure Class A SS vs Tube Amp
XA25 and done!