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The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
November  just upgraded from all orange to all purple and I am absolutely thrilled and actually rather gobsmacked at the leap in clarity and detail etc  How many components did you put them in?  Which ones?  Did you put them all in at the same t... 
Best USA city to audition a system.
I had a similar experience and I traveled the country for a year looking for speakers.  I visited dealers from NJ to LA and many in between.  I live in Arizona.  For your budget, I would recommend the West Coast.  Sunny's Audio, Alma Hifi, and Sco... 
Horn Speakers in Carrie and Big's apt. on the TV series "And Just Like That."
Well Spiritofmusic I am functionally blind so I guess I missed it.  Sorry to offend you.  
Viking Acoustic L'Instrument Grande Voix First Impressions
@keithtesxas No, the Grande Voix does not use AER drivers.  The AER drivers were one reason I was considering BD Design.    
Horn Speakers in Carrie and Big's apt. on the TV series "And Just Like That."
Given that I have no intention of watching the show, I am still curious what speakers they are ?  
Viking Acoustic L'Instrument Grande Voix First Impressions
KeithTexas - All of the speakers you mentioned were horn speakers I considered prior to purchasing the Viking Grande Voix.  One of my finalists was hORN Universum.  One of my favorite youtube horns were the AER PNOE.  I agree with your take on hor... 
RIP oregonpapa
Learned a lot from Frank.  Sad.  you just never know when God says your time is up.  In Frank's honor, enjoy the music, tweaks and live everyday to the max.  
Is Room treatment different for Horn Speakers?
I have horn speakers and am in the process of considering a bass trap in the corner right net to the speakers.  I have had good luck with Vicoustic Acoustic.    
Upgrade advice (dac, streamer, other)?
Check out Lumin.  I have had the U-1 mini, D-2, A-1 and X-1.  A great DAC/Streamer with a very nice App.  
Integrated vs. Separates on a Budget
No question - Integrated at that budget.  Take a look at Raven Audio.  
The Synergistic Research Orange Fuse ... Further thoughts.
@hilroy ---what did the SR frequency Transducers do?  I have 18 SR HFT's and I really don't see a change.  
Viking Acoustic L'Instrument Grande Voix First Impressions
On Friday I am hosting a listening session for 3 Phoenix Audiogon Audiophiles that I have never met and only communicated through Audiogon.  I look forward to hearing their comments on my system.  It should be fun.    
Dedicated Music Server/Player
@David Ten I had heard of Pink Faux but in all my research it just did not come up.  No reason just so many others to choose from.  I do like the aspect of knowing who is building my equipment and that probably is a major reason I went with Lucas... 
Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment
Lucas Audio LDMS Music Server.  Oh my, best investment IO made.  
Dedicated Music Server/Player
I had the Emm Lab before the Lumin X-1.  For me, there was no comparison.  The Lumin was better for me.  BTW, please keep us informed of your decision.