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@DMill and others. Thanks for the information. Boy, based on what I’m learning here, it seems like when it comes to sound quality and amps, there is a ton of snake oil out there, in terms of reviews that talk about the warmth and other qualities of certain amps. Adding to the confusion and what...

I just ran into this thread. I own the as801, and was wondering if an upgrade would be worth it...like, say, the as1200. Based on all this, it would seem not. But I'm curious, if one were to compare the as701/801 with the likes of the as1200, under what possible circumstances would you hear a...

@madrac @Brian Hall Thanks again. One update: I just noticed the WiiM software has been updated to now have “room correction”. I’m playing around with it now…

Thanks all. I think the conclusion is (a) just keep the old polks until either they or I drop dead (whichever comes first), and (b) experiment a bit with measurements and PEQ to improve room issues (which I have the tools to do). And (c) enjoy some music…

@Brian Hall -- so, just a pair of budget bookshelves? interesting... @Sancus -- yes, I have measurement stuff: I have a mic and am using it with the HouseCurve app; as far as DSP, all I have is a wiim pro, which does have a PEQ.

@MarkS -- thanks for the super detailed and helpful response! @kemmler3D -- Sierra LXs...interesting...are you saying maybe I would be better off with a pair of quality bookshelves paired with the svs sub, rather than floorstanders? I have not thought seriously about it but maybe I should?

I've had a pair of polk monitor 70s for 20+ years, and recently upgraded my other equipment, so in addition to the old polkies, I have a yamaha as801 and an svs sb2000 pro. Wiim streamer from tidal into the as800's built-in dac. I know it is a pretty budget system but I now have some extra $$$...