blackbag20

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I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more?
@kota1 great suggestions    My personal favorite is Odyssey, OP.  Have two pieces of gear from Klaus ... simply outstanding musicality.  You will not be disappointed with AVA but higher wattage and sublimity with Stratos.  Best buy in audio!!  
Amp change
Great suggestions ... I just acquired Kismet Amp from Odyssey.   I'm a shill for Klaus in Indianapolis ...   https://odysseyaudio.com/kismet-reference-amplifiers/ Great build, approachable price-points .... good luck!    
Another "Best" amplifier Question.
I'd prefer you look at Odyssey and Audio by Van Alstine ... I'd shy away from Emotiva.     https://odysseyaudio.com/khartago-stereo-amplifier/ https://avahifi.com/collections/preamplifiers/products/transcendence-10-rb-preamplifier?variant=55713... 
SPDIF splitter
Great suggestions @crustycoot  ...  and why is your coot crusty?  
What to try?
Great suggestions @soix et al.  Would love to experience Unison Research ... and TMR is highly rated.  
Premium Power Cable Survey: The Results Are IN
A lot of work there ... thank you @waytoomuchstuff   
What is the most challenging music to play on a stereo?
Zamfir  
Best US second hand dealers that ship overseas
TMR ships internationally ...   https://tmraudio.com/international/  
Given an Onkyo Integra M 504 today. Worth keeping?
@jeffstrick  That is funny (to me anyway) ... hope she is  
Good speakers for Parasound Halo JC1
  https://voltiaudio.com/ https://www.salksound.com/  
Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions
You'll be happy w Parasound; always safe choice.  Please consider calling Klaus Bunge at Odyssey Audio.  He could build a Kismet Integrated that will be similar price but end-game for you!!    https://odysseyaudio.com/  
Brand New Vinyl Static and Pops
@baylinor  Funny ... my thoughts exactly!!  
Women Who Rock
Geddy Lee!  
Do I Need a New DAC?
Hey, wake up ... while checking Gustard do eyeball the X16.  Had it two years and not going anywhere ...   
Better story teller than Edmund Fitzgerald?
I would include Rush' Camera Eye. (Was Neil's writing better that arranging or performing ... I vacillate.  I miss him. That's fo sho ...)