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What type of speaker would sound better?
Clearly several people responding have no clue about bass. I have Emerald Physics 3.0s (2 way 12" open baffle- super efficient) in a large room and get ample bass. If I wanted more I could add 1-2 subs, but that only complicates overall sound repr... 
Integrated amp under $5k
Def check out Technics, It would b on my very short list  
What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase?
there are plenty of VG-EXC open baffles around. My choice for decades is Emerald Physics though no longer made. Typically available $1000+++  
Problem with CEC transport
Blessing in disguise I owned several CEC transports over the decades. Belt stretching was the issue   FF to late 2024, I bought a Shanling ET3 transport new from their www- MSRP $750. It is amazing  
DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER
I weigh the cost beyond the dac itself: space/shelf for it, power cord, IC, footers, all of which can easily cost an extra $1000+++ Knowing that from owning several separate dac/pres I was excited to finally buy a Audio Alchemy DDP 1- and 5 month... 
Billie Holiday's Birthday!
Too many to list  
The DAC Scam - Almost everyone believes the hype
@wturkey    I initially bought the the DDP sans the optional outboard power supply (only because the seller didn't have one). I knew from past experience that a quality PS was a huge improvement. After many months, I decided to contact AA direct... 
Shanling ET-3 owners - a couple of questions, please
Odd, I replied to this thread weeks ago, but it's not here. I upgraded from a Audiolab 6000 CDT, which was great value- bought it for $325 including shipping, but the ET3 is in a whole nother league. IMO the weak link is the lid which has mechanis... 
Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”
Technics SLG 700 Mk 22  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Phoebe Snow Poetry Man  
What would you save in a fire?
First and foremost,  ME, everything else can be replaced  
Revisiting Chinese Knockoff Cables
@musiclover1    Until today, I have not been getting updates since you asked for the VeraFi link https://verafiaudiollc.com/products/vibration-black-hole   They have quite a few excellent value products IE the Snubway, even with 20amp dedicat... 
I need a physically flat or small subwoofer....
Check out VeraFI Audio subwoofer offerings- excellent value and small  
Which sounds better 2 way or 3 way speaker design
A lot will depend on the crossover. See Danny (GR Research) many YTVs showing how bad most well known speaker brands XOs are  
Good choice for 20' XLR cable?
If you're not afraid of buying from Ali-Express, I personally have bought cables, ICs (XLRs) and PCs from them. It's very hard to beat their prices v quality. I bought a variety, one in particular is  Xangsane hifi xlr cable 4N pure silver 2 * 0.5...