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Kinki EX M1 user comments
Dawid is a seasoned reviewer and his personal integrated, the hybrid Triology 925 is among the best available and priced at around $17k.  
Odyssey Stratos monoblocks with Elac Adante AS-61
Another thing to consider that is in favor of the Stratos Mono's is the known poor sensitivity of all Andrew Jones designs from TAD to Pioneer to Elac.  They always tested out as being quite a bit less efficient than the specs claim.  In this case... 
How much to spend on phono preamp
O.K. then I would suggest this combo.https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/mz2mz2-shttp://www.vista-audio.com/products/phono-2/index.htmTotal should be just over $1600 
How much to spend on phono preamp
Are you trying to stay under or around $1500 for a headphone amp and a phono preamp? 
How much to spend on phono preamp
I don't think it was as flexible plus it is discontinued.  
How much to spend on phono preamp
Excellent and fully adjustable choice would be the Gold Note PH-10.http://www.tonepublications.com/analogaholic/the-gold-note-ph-10-phonostage/ 
Odyssey Stratos monoblocks with Elac Adante AS-61
During the vast majority of my time with Odyssey amps they have driven 2CE Sigs, 3A Sigs and for a while Treo's.  At one point when Klaus sold through dealers Johnny R was a dealer. I bought my first Stratos from a dealer when Klaus went direct sa... 
Odyssey Stratos monoblocks with Elac Adante AS-61
Over the last twenty years I have owned five different Odyssey amps and still own a Kismet.  Never had a minutes trouble with any of them nor have I had a problem reaching Klaus by phone which he has made clear that he prefers.  I have never found... 
Auralic vs Aurender
They both have dual usb ports.  One is an output for a DAC and the other is an input for an external HD.  In addition the G2 has an HDMI/I2S output for the Vega 2 
PS Audio Stellar 700 mono's
For now the only place to buy AMR fuses is directly from the US distributor for iFi. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
According to their website no distributor or dealers listed in the US. 
Another New Member Looking for Advice (preamp and speaker setup)
I'm in agreement with mboldda1 in terms of touching base with Skip.  He is just one of many good dealers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  Get out and look around and meet them since you live in an area that still has many B&M shops.  Instead of... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1
CR2032 is easiest to find at most stores. 
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
If you're going to the Baltimore area check on Command Performance AV in Falls Church. 
Top of the line?
First thing Monday I would call EJ or one of the techs at W4S (they own SST) and see if they can help identify the problem.  Since the Ampzilla's have an input sensitivity of only 1 volt and your speakers are over 90 db volume is one thing you sho...