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Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Borrowing from two of the above posts, an unfortunate AudiogoN reality: "Expectation bias can be overruled by actual listening experience if one approaches with an open minded attitude." - " ...’good luck with that’...". 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
@Teo- Everything in our universe can be broken down to energy, vibration and frequency. Science has been working on figuring out the mechanics(ie: Quantum) for decades, a major breakthrough being proof of the Higgs Boson’s existence and it’s effec... 
Audio Electronic Super Amp MkII bias setting
Moon Audio handles Dennis Had's latest designs.  They may be able to offer contact info: (https://www.moon-audio.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=inspire)   Upscale Audio has also handled his pieces and may be able to advise you on biasing the AES: (ht... 
How many shipments can audio equipment survive?
Q)  How many shipments can audio equipment survive?     A)  Until something breaks! 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Apparently, shadorne liked the quote I posted earlier today, in the Cable section. Yeah, it applies here as well:  03-20-2017 12:37pm - I believe Ivor Tiefenbrun(Linn founder) said something along the lines of, " if you haven’t heard it, you have ... 
Most Important, Unloved Cable...
I believe Ivor Tiefenbrun(Linn founder) said something along the lines of, " if you haven't heard it, you have no opinion".   That just makes sense, which(to some around here) seems irrelevant. 
A little help with a source
Perhaps my impression that the OP wanted to be able to play CDs and listen to high-res files through the same device was in error.    If so: OOPS! 
A little help with a source
Consistent with your expenditures(thus far) and desires/requirements, this might fit your needs: (https://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-udp-203/)  Oppo has a good rep, for providing an excellent performance/price ratio. 
How many speakers can I run on one amp?
Here’s a link to the Niles manual: (http://resources.corebrands.com/products/FG01038/pdf_FG01038_HPS-6_manual.pdf) Page 3 addresses your question.  It seems, though the manual covers two models, the text only addresses the four pair version. 
The best coupling caps in power amp ?? Mundorf, Infinicap ??
YEP, "variables"!    Semantics, perceptions, systems, aural acuities, references(if any), etc.   Of course, the better(to me, more neutral/transparent/clean/natural/quiet/fast) ANYTHING(tubes/rectifiers/caps/cables/special copper/silver) swapped i... 
The best coupling caps in power amp ?? Mundorf, Infinicap ??
Duelund’s Cast-PIO-Cu caps ARE more resolving and open, than any that I’ve tried over the years. I don’t want to hear anything but the original music and venue, without any editorializing. Duelunds are just less, "there" and allow me to hear furth... 
Ultrasonic Oscillation
HEY, Tim- R U still out there, somewhere(timru)? 
Interesting look at THD
If you're concerned with noise on your neutral or ground and actually want to test for it, some years back there was a discussion regarding AC line noise and conditioners(https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/analyzing-the-power-from-the-outlet),... 
Do caps deteriorate with time even if an amp is not being used?
A big YES! Though(often) careful reforming can restore them(their dielectric) to original specs. (http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.823.6133&rep=rep1&type=pdf) If you’re going to buy that amp, buy a variac too(unless... 
PS Audio Power Plant Premier THD Output Results
The Power Plants will display both incoming and outgoing AC distortion on the front panel. Otherwise, a separate AC Quality Meter is required. There are a number of examples here: (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=thd+meter&_osacat=0&_...