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Which subwoofers have at least a 20k input impedance as required for ARC preamp
I have an LS-28 and have ran into the same problem. Switched to a REL sub using the high level input (driven from the speaker outputs) and it works great.  I’m running a Rogue Stereo 100 amp with KT-120s. 
Floor-Standards to Monitors?
I too am getting older and wanted to be able to move speakers around (constantly) by myself. Had Merlin floorstanders for 15 years then switched to monitors and found I preferred them. I have a small dedicated listening room 11x18 and listen to ac... 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
 Not sure what the problem is with the Audio Research LS-27.  Your Classe CA2200 appears to have an input Z of > 100k whereas the LS-27 doesn’t recommend anything below 25k so you should be fine.  
MQA•Foolish New Algorithm? Vote!
Yes. Tidal provides the opportunity to compare many tracks/albums in both MQA and redbook formats.  Listening to just about any Tidal MQA track on my Aurender A10 noticeably improves SQ. The improvement with MQA is not subtle. 
Puzzling preamp problem
Could this be normal? I listen to a lot orchestra and experience this phenomena all the time. With an orchestra arrangement, the 1st and 2nd violinist sit up front and to the left of center (stage right) and thus are often louder. When there is a ... 
Has Anyone Uesed A PrimaLuna Amp With Harbeth Speaker's
I have M 30.1s driven by a Rogue Stereo 100 and I find the combination to be glorious, especially with acoustic music. Pre is an ARC LS-27. 
Best preamp for atma sphere m60 under $3000 used?
In my opinion, you couldn't do better than the combo of the BAT VK-31SE (used ~$3000) and the M60.