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Adding a Dac and Stresmer
You can consider the Musician Pegasus DAC which is an R2R DAC, and a SMSL SD-9 streamer. The streamer even supports I2S, and so does the DAC. I2S is sonically superior to other interfaces.  
Streamer MQA Question
The SMSL-9 streamer fully unfolds MQA, and I’m using it to do the MQA unfolding to feed a Musician Pegasus DAC. This streamer is a major steal and should be on your list to consider. Here is a quote from SMSL.   Full MQA Support:- S.M.S.L SD-9 ... 
Warmer class D amps for magnepan?
I’m using a Wyred4Sound STI-500 integrated amp to drive my Magnepan LRS speakers, and they sound awesome! I used to have a pair of Martin-Logan Requests driven by a Krell FPB 200 and a Pass Aleph P preamp which were both Stereophile Class A grade ... 
Only two tracks to test your system, forever!
Dee Dee Bridgewater A Tribute to Horace Silver, Permit me to introduce you to yourself.  
Do speaker cables really make a difference ?
I had a very high resolution system, and added flat copper speaker wires to the system. The change and improvement in sound was very audible. The cables were wide, and flat. That drastically increases surface area, while maintaining cross sectiona... 
Best way to keep REL sub from “hopping around” at high volumes
Wow, it seems like you have your subs volume turned up too high! I have a REL T/9x , and even when I’m listening to the previously mentioned Dis is da drum, a very bass-heavy song by Herbie Handcock, it isn’t so dominant that my subwoofer has any ... 
Looking for subwoofer recommendations
Get a REL T/9x. Its incredibly musical  
DAC’s
I’m using a SMSL SD-9 streamer with a .Musician Pegasus DAC. The streamer supports I2S connectivity. The Pegasus is a R2R DAC and the pair sounds great.   
A/B Comparison On A Pair Of Moderately Priced Streamers
I’m using a SMSL SD-9 streamer and a Musician Pegasus DAC. The pair are awesome performers, and the streamer connects to the internet wired or wirelessly and provides access to Tidal and Qobuz. The Streamer supports Optiical, Coaxial, AES, Bluetoo... 
Streamers/DACs
I’m using the SMSL SD-9 streamer, with every output possible including I2S. It’s feeding a Musician Pegasus DAC. The SMSL streamer supports wifi and Tidal and Qobuz   
How many people do you think have the same DAC, amplifier, and speakers
I have a Musician Pegasus DAC. a Wyred4Sound STI-500 integrated amp, and Magnepan LRS speakers. Love the sound!  
Most underrated female recording artists..
Dee Dee Bridgewater - Love and Peace, A Tribute to Horace Silver.  
Help finding a subwoofer
REL I’m using a REL T9/X, which is my first REL subwoofer. I like it better than the Genesis 928 ($2800) sub I had years ago. I’m using it to support a pair of Magnepan LRS speakers. They work very well together   
First Streamer...
I’m using a SMSL SD-9 streamer with a Musician Pegasus DAC and feeding a Wyred4Sound STI-500 integrated amp and Magnepan LRS . The sound is excellent!  
Where to invest the most in the "digital chain"?
I believe the DAC makes the biggest difference. I’m using a Musician Pegasus DAC, which uses .005 ladder resistor, the same accuracy as the Denefrips Pontus II and Terminator. I’m using a SMSL SD-9 streamer wireless which every type of connection ...