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purplejester

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Who’s been tinkering while trapped?
Yep..but not successfully.  Wifey was on a girls weekend so I decided it was a good time to upgrade the quality and shorten the run of my speaker cables by hiding them in the baseboard of my living room.  My speakers have to be on the other side o... 
Best DAC for my system?
Anyone have an opinion on how a Black Ice FX Tube DAC would sound with my system? Seems like the reviews are really good on it. Its a little over my original budget but I think I can get there. Also does this DAC work with MQA?Thoughts? 
Best DAC for my system?
crn3371..yes I compared them and the Node 2 sounds better.  The MX119 was a little dull and not as defined.  Thanks for the suggestion though. 
best source for Pandora
So this is more of a hardware question.  I'm fine with the quality of Pandora.  It's just background music while working around the house or on the patio.Just looking for info on the best device to get it to my preamp. 
Klipsch speaker choices
Another vote for the Forte IIIs! 
To those running Klipsch Forte IIIs...
I'm running the Forte IIIs, paired with McIntosh MC2105 and MX119.  Primary source is Bluesound Node 2.  This is the best setup I've ever had and I enjoy it completely.  The Fortes fit perfectly in my 1969 vintage living room and are more or less ... 
Revel F35 vs Klipsch Heresy II or maybe III
UPDATE on my journey....I bought the Forte IIIs and love them...even with my basic Yamaha RXV1000 receiver they sound awesome and are huge upgrades to the DefTechs.  Wifey finally accepted the size of the Fortes is worth the sound quality.Now wait... 
Klipsch Forte IIIs vs. Heresy III with a sub
Update... Well with the help of my two college age kids I was able to convince my wife that two Fortes is better than two Heresys + two subwoofers. Along with that I listened to some Chainsmokers and Sylvan Esso last night when nobody was home t... 
Revel F35 vs Klipsch Heresy II or maybe III
Hey thanks to you all for your great responses.  Very helpful.  Glad I asked!I've decided to save up and get the Forte III.  No rush to buy anything right now anyway.I will upgrade the amp to tubes later on too.  Probably McIntosh.Thanks again....