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Do you have a speaker that’s not a big name maker but punches above its weight? Why?
Nola micro grand ref.  with sub for low end, hear 'em, never forget 'em. Good luck ever finding for resale. Nobobody gives up their Nola's.  
Streamer/dac …. Organic/euphonic sound signature
Gustard R26 streamer/dac is one of the great bangs for buck out there.  One of best ever upgrades to my system after 5+ prior dacs.  Vast soundstage, lots of air, top to bottom transparency, and absolutely no SS etch/glare.  All for ~$1600.  
DAC/Pre-Amp Advice
SOIX nailed it with the Gustard R26.  $1650 for BOTH an extraordinary DAC and streamer.  My best system upgrade in 20 yrs.  Denafrips is a great R2R too, but no integrated streamer. . . . for more $$s.  System: Krells, Wilsons, Nola, Esoteric, Dyn... 
I went to THE show and didn't make any friends ...
Thx for the thread Erik. 100% agree with overall impression (and candor). Search felt like hearing best of the worst. Worst show I've attended for overall SQ (but never made the trek to Munich). Went from room to room to room looking n hoping for ...