mikethehunterguy

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Digital streaming options for my system are confusing
I went a very inexpensive route by using a Raspberry Pi as my renderer. Took a bit of work to get it stable, but now it is flawless. A new user will find recent versions easier to use than I have for the past few years, for sure. I use Max2play on... 
$35K to spend, how will you build a system?
I would get the Sanders Sound Model 10 system. Speakers, amps (2), preamp and room correction all for $22k. I’ve heard this stuff, and can say it is Class A. Then get a good digital source,  stand, decent cables, and other accessories for say, $8k... 
Small room electrostat/ planar speaker?
I suggest you give Newform Research a try. Ribbon tweeter/mid. Cone woofer. Fast, detailed, play nice at low volume. I’ve owned the R645V1 for years. They are the closest to an e-stat, yet monopole, and easy to use. I was in a 11’x14’ room. Add so... 
Quack System Upgrades
Screw all the other "tweaks", be they snake oil or not. A good whisky is the best tweak ever.Powers John's Lane for me.But.... you absolutely must apply it correctly.Proper ratio:2 Fingers x 2 GlassesOtherwise you'll cock it all up!! 
Subwoofers.... one 10" or two 8"?
Here’s a thought. I suggest building your own subs. I just ordered 2 Dayton audio 12" Sub drivers and all the other items to build them (cabinets, stuffing, etc.) I will be using them in a 14 x11 x8ft room to supplement the (ahem) polite bass of a... 
Gallo 3.1s
Good luck and enjoy! Post up your results as well. I really enjoy my Gallo system. I do have the Gallo amp, but scored a demo unit at 50% off, so I couldn't pass it up.  
Gallo 3.1s
Any amp will work. You need to have a crossover of some sort in front of the amp. Those two should work. Mainly, the Gallo amp gives independent (stereo) amp circuits. One crossover setting (40hz recommended), independent channel level, and indepe...