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Integrated Amp Recommendation
Can you see the volume control with the lid removed?  If so, I would be inclined to give it a good shot of contact cleaner through any visible gaps in the control.  Might be a cheap fix.For a new integrated, my recommendation is a Wired 4 Sound ST... 
JBL 4367: What an AMAZING sounding speaker!
Right on MrD.  There’s always something better in someone’s opinion.  The OP is thrilled and so we all might be as well if we heard her system.   
The "how many reviews it got" rule
TAS had a preview of the XTAC and photos in the September 2018 issue.  Interesting concept. 
How to connect a subwoofer into a mono block system
acuaticdoc, I had the B3 model.  Just a single sub.  I couldn’t make it do what I wanted to hear.  I wanted to hear the “kick” in the kick drum.  I wasn’t looking for a heavy gravitas sound, with the room being so called pressured.  This type of s... 
How to connect a subwoofer into a mono block system
No love for REL subs from me.  Had one, sold it. 
How to connect a subwoofer into a mono block system
I should add the connections I suggested, would assume running the Proacs full range with the sub filling in the bottom.  This preserves the signal purity to the Proacs.If you wanted to limit the low frequency to the Proacs, you would need to run ... 
Hardware Streamers
I have used the Vault 2 all summer.  The stored CD’s sound like I remember them.  I have a Tidal subscription which has worked flawlessly.  I have zero complaints about the sound of the internal dac.  The Bluesound easily beats the Oppo 105D for s... 
How to connect a subwoofer into a mono block system
Photos of your M3B show two sets of outputs.  So you could run line level (rca) cables to the sub or subs.Alternatively, you could run speaker level from your amps to the sub.  The amp outputs look like they accept both spade and banana connectors... 
New Bluesound's Node 2i
Ordered one today through Amex Awards and ships from Crutchfield.  I’m really excited to find out how this sounds on my big system.  I’ve really enjoyed using the Vault 2 in my modest mountain home system.  Hopefully my expectations will be fulfil... 
What to do...What to do?
Twoleftears pretty much summed up my thoughts.  Let us know how things work out. 
B&W Nautilus 803 or B&W 702 S2?
I highly recommend a tube preamp partnered with a Wyred for Sound ST 500 amp.  I have B&W N802 and Concept 90 speakers.  This combo is killer on both pairs.  Beware of all the hearsay recommendations from people that don’t own B&W speakers... 
New Bluesound's Node 2i
According to the review, same DAC but improved WiFi implementation and circuit layout results in better sound.  Price is the same with added features.  Result, an even better value than before. 
New Bluesound's Node 2i
Interesting, I was ready to order a Node 2 via my Amex awards program.  When I checked yesterday the Node 2 was not listed even though it was available in October.  So I’m guessing the new model introduction is why.  Hopefully the new 2i model wil... 
Advice, changing system from Sugden & Harbeth to Leben & Devore ?
Buy the Leben.  I’ve listened to it on both the Devore 0/96 and Proac D30R.  On both speakers the sound is magical.  The bass impact on the Proac had me in disbelief that a mere 15 watts could do that.  Very impressive indeed.  The Leben doesn’t g... 
The 70’s are back
During the early 80’s I had a pair of L112’s with a B380 subwoofer.  On the famous “for the time” 1812 overture, you could feel the breeze across the room emanating from the sub on the cannon shots. I still have fond memories of that system.  I th...