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Naim + Cardas
Thanks all. Very helpful discussion.   
Your thoughts on best audiophile speakers in $10,000 neighborhood?
Given your search for a neutral and transparent sound, and your budget, I would consider Proac K series speakers. Very open with exceptional midrange refinement and transparency for the price. The new ribbon tweeters also add some beautiful extens... 
Streamer only
Node 2i is an excellent product but it’s really designed to be used with its analog outputs. It will likely beat everything in its price category especially given its fantastic app. A pleasure to use, speaking from experience. However, if you can ... 
is anyone using an Aurender streamer with Schiit Yggdrasil?
Both comments are very useful friends. Thanks for sharing your experience.   
Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store
I had a completely different experience with Audioconnection. Mr. Rutan, after trying to sell me a soon-to-be discontinued Primare amp (he did not mention it at all), refused to take it back when I tried to return it. In addition, anyone in this b... 
Devore Gibbon 3XLs: anyone have these?
Devore Gibbon 3XLs: anyone have these?I own a pair of 3XLs in mahogany finish (for 3 months now). These are the best looking and best sounding speakers I have ever heard in my 15 year high-end audio adventure. DeVores claim their spot in my system... 
Best combination of sweetness and dynamics?
I went with the Mahogany finish (finished over Bamboo) which is stunning. 
Best combination of sweetness and dynamics?
Thanks for the suggestions friends. I ended up getting DeVore Gibbon 3XLs with Naim Nait 5i. I am in heaven. The sound is incredibly dynamic, exceptionally musical with great resolution and tonality. Whether you throw Alice in Chains on that syste... 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
I actually think that it is a non-linear function where more you spend on the system on aggregate, less critical it becomes as to what percent of your total budget should be spent on the speakers. Put another way, if someone's budget is $3000 for ... 
ProAc 1 SC vs. ProAc D1
I think you guys need to specify what kind of components you listen to Proacs with. They reveal everything starting from the source components. They completely take on the personality of the amp and source driving them since they are freaky transp... 
Primare I30 vs Krell KAV 400xi
Primare is sail boat, Krell is motor boatPrimare is musical, Krell is clinical Primare is Aston Martin, Krell is Corvette  
Why so little Primare gear on A'gon? Bad rep?
I own a Primare I21 married to a pair of Proac Reference 8 Signatures. I can tell you with full conviction that the amp is a fantastic product with exceptional resolution, transparency and tonal quality. I am so happy to find this amp as I stopped...