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I have had the Harbeth SHL5s for over 2 years now. The most natural sounding speakers I have owned. Perfect balance of coherence, micro-macro dynamics and frequency extension.

And they perform exceeding well with all sorts of amplifiers. I have had Primaluna, Naim Nait XS2, Jolida 302CRC. Sticking with the Arcam A28 for now.

The Sonos streamer pulls my CD collection from my NAS and I also listen a lot to internet radio like MOG. Very versatile and easy to use multi-zone solution. I have a second Sonos for my basement setup.
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    • Sonos Connect
    Digital streamer
    • Peachtree iDAC
    Fantastic budget DAC
    • Arcam FMJ - A28
    Very high quality integrated amplifier 75W x 2. All you need if you have easy load speakers
    • Rega P5
    Modded with groovetracer upgrades and rega TT PSU
    • Dynavector xx2 Mk2
    Low output Cartridge MC
    • Dynavector P75 mk3
    phono stage with good flexibilty
    • Kimber PBJ
    best value interconnect
    • Chord Company Crimson
    Another budget buy
    • Harbeth Super HL5
    The best I have owned. Many have come and gone but this one is definitely a keeper.
    • Audio Quest
    speaker cables

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24/96 is essential for recording, mixing and mastering; for headroom and fewer errors in processing, but is not a huge difference in the final delivery format. I record, and have several friends who are mastering engineers, so this is my personal experience. The design details of the DAC employed have way more effect than the sample rate used for playback. Again, capture ADC and production are totally different in this regard.

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