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High value, giant killer speakers?
I'll throw out the Anthony Gallo Acoustics Reference 3 series (.0, .1 and .5) for discussion.These speakers were/are highly regarded by hobbyists and the audio press alike.  The MSRP was ridiculously low given their capabilities and these speakers... 
What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio?
Anthem Room Correction (ARC).  DSP for optimizing stereo sound and Bass management has gotten a bad rap over the years, IMO (I think that's changing).  IME, ARC is incredibly effective and musical (and it seems to me to be underrated among the aud... 
Isn't a wondeful time to be an audiophile?
OP:Yes, yes it is.  When I also consider the quantity, quality, value and ease of transaction in the used, on-line market, I am like a kid in the candy store. 
Full Range under $5k-ish
See if you can get your hands on a pair of used Anthony Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.5 or 3.1 speakers.  They are remarkably "full-range", and remarkable performers, considering their price (MSRP and on the used market).Also, check out the GoldenEa... 
PS Audio DS Jr vs. SR
OP:DirectStream Sr. DAC's are now on sale!FYI.Regards. 
Recommendations for CD Player/DAC Combo
jl35,RE: Older player as transport...I have two Denon DVD 2900’s. Excellent transport into my PS Audio DACs (PW MK II DAC and now DirectStream DAC). They do develop some glitches with the disc drawers from time to time. One of mine fails to read d... 
what can reasonably be expected of a seller?
I did not take the time to read the entire thread.  So, if the following is duplicative of one or more previous posts, I apologize.  Unless I am looking for parts, I don't bother with any "ambiguous" listings as a matter of course - no matter how ... 
DAC recommendations for CDs in 2-channel system
I really enjoy my PS Audio DirectStream Sr.  It fits squarely in the big bang-for-the buck (high value) box in my opinion.  Lots of rave reviews out there...  Here is one of the latest asserting that it compares well (competes?) with very expensiv... 
Coming out of the blackhole called work...retirement
OP:  If you are really willing to start from scratch, there are so many angles to consider and places to start - and twice as many opinions!  You are likely to get many suggestions that have merit and are worth considering. Here's mine (distilled ...