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What will a preamp do for me?
Sorry, hit post before I was done...then all the music you listen to will literally be like listening to it for the first time.   
What will a preamp do for me?
I know you said your budget was $3k, but for $4k you should seriously look at https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/model=str-pre-amplifier/page=overviewGood chance the DAC in this will handily outperform your PS - which you could certainly co... 
Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?
You should seriously look at Paradigm’s new Defiance Series or their Seismic 110, depending on how much you want to spend...http://youtu.be/tJJtWokUIWk  
Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar)
Completely agree with sfcfran about the Paradigm Persona 3F’s... 
Audiogon member suggestions for a speaker that sounds good at low volume!!!
Paradigm is going to do a Trade-Up Promotion on their Persona Speakers starting February 1st.  If you’re considering trading or selling your current speakers, you should take a listen to their 3F’s. 
Paradigm Premier. Thoughts
Seems like you’re making lateral moves on both parts rather than really improving anything.  Going from Dali to Paradigm and Rotel to NAD or Marantz is like trading the Mustang for the Camaro. I would look at the Anthem STR Integrated and make tho... 
Why so many wilson alexias for sale
Everyone can bag on the Sound all you want, but people with that kind of money simply get bored or just want change - either with how they sound or how they look.  If they were the size of a guitar, or a rifle, they’d be moved to a corner of the r... 
What is the best way to tame a slightly bright speaker?
You say don’t say this, but it has to be said:  Fix the problem where the problem lies...if you think your Speakers are bright, why do you want to put bandaids throughout the system?   You’ll sacrifice everything you do from that point on because ... 
Best bookshelf speakers
Why are you limiting yourself to a bookshelf speaker?  A decent floorstander won’t take up any more space than a bookshelf on a stand...you should listen to Paradigm’s Premier 700F=$1600/pr, or if you have to have a bookshelf, listen to the Premie... 
How are you hearing no difference?
The problem is too many people make this way harder than it has to be. A lot of people listen for a lot of different things.  For me it’s simple - I listen for clarity/resolution/detail - basically, do I hear things I’ve never picked up or heard b... 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
What area are you in - where are you planning on listening to the Persona’s at? 
How are you hearing no difference?
Unfortunately, there are many people who’ve never been taught how to listen or what to listen for and that’s because they’ve never met a person, or found a dealer/store, who was willing or able to teach them.  Can you tell the difference between a...