???Compromise???


We all know life is about compromise..So I'm curious,what compromises you made when you choose your front end?
 For myself currently looking for my end game front end & where I'm stuck is do I accept bigger size & wayyy more heat for what to me would be the ultimate amp,or do I give up that last bit of everything the above amp gives to downsize & cool operation...
 So what do you feel you gained & lost by your current choice in front end electronics?
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I have small stand mount speakers and a single box network receiver in my apartment.  I have lost jaw dropping sound in exchange for very good sound and a wife who isn’t complaining.
I accept the fact that one may need to invite two burly friends over to help to move to speakers, but I resist components for which you need an engine hoist cherry picker to maneuver into place.