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Bryston 3BSST2 vs 3B3
Answer to Bryston related questions get better responses here. https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=57dtccm90m3oj282apbqc03un4&board=57.0  
Lumin X1 latest Review like we have been saying
Thanks for the feedback. The Lumin X1 will be my plan B if I cannot get the slightly more expensive Mola Mola Makua w/DAC option. 
Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference
The dealer I went to audition the Magico A3 also had the Revel f228be (the $10K one). I was asking how it compared to the A3. They were very positive on that speaker but did say the A3 were better at low volumes and that was important to me. Like ... 
Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference
I did not audition the Audiosolutions but did the other 3 on your current list. You may also enjoy the Vivid Kaya 45 or 90 and the Yamaha NS 5000. I am going with the NS 5000 but would have also been happy with the A3, 3F, Kaya 45 and KEF Ref 3 or 1. 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
Any place on the web to find some specs on this, or even the .8 that was released many moons ago? 
What if the cable is too cheap that it cannot be that good?
I took the following post to heart and seem to agree with this poster, who is a highly respected audio designer. balanced operation- immunity to cables, longer distances possible, lower noise even in short runs and so on. https://forum.audiogon... 
Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference
@romney60 Have a listen to the Persona 3F and do not listen to what some people here say. It was the speaker that I was going to get until I did a coin flip to get something different, the Yamaha NS 5000. You need some warm electronics for the Per... 
thinking to buy Luxman M900u mono , what other similar amps should i look?
@pelo911gt3 This guy hears it from his audio connections. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/my-long-list-of-amplifiers-and-my-personal-review-of-each/pos...The Luxman horses mouth in the USA is this guy. I never spoke to him on the new mono's... 
thinking to buy Luxman M900u mono , what other similar amps should i look?
Luxman is supposedly coming out with a new mono block amp. Sounds like it is in the class of the m900u or better. 
Lumin X1 latest Review like we have been saying
Lumin X1 owners, are you going direct to amps or using a preamp.  
Best DAC - Preamp Combo $5 to $10K Budget
The ML 585 was another piece I demo with the Magico A3 and it thought it was about 85% of the ML separate preamp + 2 ML mono blocks (= $60K). The 585 can be had now used for under $7K. 
Best DAC - Preamp Combo $5 to $10K Budget
Try the Benchmark LA4 preamp with whatever flavor of amp you want. https://benchmarkmedia.com/collections/preamplifiers There is a 30 free home trial. The reviews have been stellar and essentially saying the unit imparts no sound into the equipmen... 
Wide baffle speakers are better than narrow
If baffle means the front width of the speaker, I recently came to a decision on the speaker I will get. It was between thin speakers, Paradigm Persona 3FVivid Kaya 45TAD ME1and a big fatty.Yamaha NS 5000.My search took me to the Magico A3 first a... 
Lumin X1 latest Review like we have been saying
It is hard to do a write up about the pros and cons of ROON because ROON is a dynamic software system. In the sense that it is continually being updated with new features. I have been a lifetime member even before they released version 1.0 and I h... 
Low Cost DACs
I forgot to mention this DAC. https://www.denafrips.com/ares https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product-page/denafrips-ares-r2r-dac    price is in Singapore dollars, so USD is much lower priced.