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The best music in 2019
Lux Prima - Karen O / Danger MouseWill become an all-time great one for me. 
RMAF 2019!
@b_limo Thanks for the time to write your feedback. I have narrowed my speaker choice between the Persona 3F and a Vivid Kaya 45/90 (?). You are the second person who liked the Persona a lot but preferred the Kaya a little more. I have heard both ... 
RMAF 2019!
@b_limo What did you think of the Vivid speakers? I have heard them demoed with Bryston cubed gear but not Rowland. I know they were demoed in Munich with Rowland. Any comparison of the Vivid to your favorite speakers at the show. 
Possible new integrated amp for my new Focal Kanta's
I would give these guys a call and see what they say, They love both brands you have. https://www.upscaleaudio.com/  
Standmount speakers. I have $5000.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9gbi9-kef-reference-1-bookshelf-speakers-glossy-rosewood-pair-19890-monitors I was going to suggest another sellers foundry edition one, but that one looks like it was snapped up in 2 days (listed at $5875).... 
How can I improve SQ of my Dell desktop/Roon set up?
Get an Ethernet-2-USB converter from Sonare, such as a microRendu and you are miles ahead. I have a similar setup on a very internally busy computer and the rendu chokes of that computer noise. Now there are even more options you can consider, suc... 
2ch Upgrade for Unfocused Listening
@bgrimes I have a similar sized family room and a very big and strong 3 year old toddler. So I have the same concerns as you on putting a speaker system where the kid plays.My boy has become more mature and will likely not break the drivers anymor... 
2ch Upgrade for Unfocused Listening
What are your room dimensions? 
The best looking speakers
Love the looks of the KEF Blade 
What are you streaming tonight?
Reconstructed: The Best of DJ Shadow 
Which speakers for Hegel H20?
I have heard Hegel amps (various models up to the H30) with KEF Blade speakers. A used KEF Reference 3 or Reference 1 would get you great sound. However, I also think the speakers you have listed would have no issue ( I have not heard Proac). That... 
Your favorite Small Apartment Speakers
Not the consensus for me. I have plans for a floor stander in a small space. Vivid Kaya 45 or Paradigm Persona 3F. Not big speakers but not small either. In November I will home demo the Pesona 3F. 
A moderate priced dac
https://benchmarkmedia.com/products/benchmark-dac3-b-digital-to-analog-audio-converter   (new $1700)This one does not have volume control or headphone. You can go up the line for those features but the sound quality is the same.I owned the more ... 
DAC Event in Phoenix AZ August 24th
I lost big money betting on my bracket. I hope to do better next year. 
I like my music systems like I like my baths ...
What type of wiring are you using?