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Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
Magnepan, assuming you have the right room  
Vandersteen 3a vs Magnepan 3.7i
Your room is way too small for the 3.7i in my opinion.  The Vandies should serve you better, especially since you listen to rock. 
Best amp options between $2k-$4 to power Magnepan 1.7?
Magtech blows away Odyssey.  I owned both. 
Which magnepan
The 3.7i should fit in your room.  I have a 24'x15'10' room.  The length actually continues another 10'-15' beyond a kitchen counter.  I have the speakers 10' and 8' off the front wall (irregularly shaped), and it sounds glorious. 
yggdrasil dac and Innous Zenith MK2
I have a Zenith SE with Yggy2. They work great together. 
Considering A Hegel Amp. Need Experiences and Observations
I have the H30 and was surprised that it sounds better than my Sanders Magtech. 
ARC Ref 5se VS ARC Ref 6
I had both in my system at one point. The Ref6 is noticeably better.  
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
I've listened to the Terminator in two systems and against several DACs.  I definitely prefer it to my Yggy Analog1 in my system but am sending my Yggy to be upgraded to Analog2 next week.  I definitely preferred the Ayre QX-8 to it in my friend's... 
Audio Research Ref 10 vs 40th Anniversary preamp
I currently have the Ref5SE and Ref6 and agree that the difference is fairly large. 
Which USB Cable to buy
Curious, Phasure, Purist Audio, Clarity, SOtM all have good USB cables. 
Vandersteen Quatro CT or Wilson Sabrina
I'd go Vandersteen unless you like a very neutral presentation. 
Carver Amazing Line Source Speakers
I heard them at RMAF last year and wasn't expecting much since the room was very small.  Contrary to my expectations, they sounded amazing.  If I were to start my system over, I'd strongly consider getting them over my Magnepan 3.7i's. 
Innuos Zenith
@david_ten No, I don't think there were any DAC-specific synergies with the SE. 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
@whitecamaross Thanks for your prompt reply.I understand that tube hiss is normally but was wondering how the Hegel compares to other amps in terms of hiss and noise in your experience. Furthermore, I read that the unit itself is dead quiet, but i... 
Chord Dave or Ayre QX5 Twenty DAC???
I've had both in my system and would go Dave because of Blu2.