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Best speakers for max. $3000?
Focal Aria used Revel Performa3 F206Klipsch used if the right room/walls 
Have I gotten complacent?
Boyd's sister is Paula 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
ZenWave Audio DSP 4 to AMPLower end Nordost for the rest 
Yet another Qobuz vs. Tidal debate
+1 for Qobuz...the high res files are tops.I'm hopeful they'll upgrade the slightly quirky interface...but the sound is worth the small inconveniences.  
The best looking speakers
+1 Sonus Faber  
Would a dedicated streamer enhance my system?
smills59 I also a similar set up as tuberist... A Lumin T2 streamer (built in Dac in Lumin is excellent) connected to a PrimaLuna HP integrated amp. (Speakers are Sonos Faber...All connects upper end (but not the stratospheric stuff).…Running Kt1... 
Qobuz Users Update?
I use a Lumin/Qobuz and the music sounds as good as vinyl/CD.  IMO The user interface needs work!Hopefully both Qobuz and Lumin will soon improve their respective software inter face(s) and would be wise to take a page from Apple. 
Recommendations for Vintage Speakers
Braun 810'sor ADS 
Bits bits bits from Upscale Audio
Good article indeed. Power supplies make a difference. 
What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio?
In college the guy next door had a Phase linear amp w/ Braun 810 speakers and a Thrones turntable. That did it. He later got ADS speakers and the Braun's came my way for a song. (The Phase linear amp blew up/out) Blue rondo a la turk was the first... 
What are the advantages to a Class A amp & what are the trade offs?
A nice thread to read this evening. Well done all. 
Demo'd a few sets of speakers over the past 2 weeks...
Revel M22's over KEF LS50's for me w/ tubes. Find the Revel's warmer. 
?Morrow or ZenWave Power and interconnects?
@aberyclark You may want to give Iconoclast cables a demo. Now you tell me! 
?Morrow or ZenWave Power and interconnects?
Zen D4 and D5 both are excellent. To me and my ears with my system the D5 was more neutral over the D4's. I will add D5 interconnects on the next round. Dave at ZenWave easy and a pleasure to deal with.To my surprise the (found a used set) Nordost... 
Favorite Miles Davis release
1.) Kind of Blue2.) A tribute to Jack Johnson3.) In Person Saturday Night At the Blackhawk San Francisco, Vol. 2 (Neo!)