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Linn Unidisk Advice
Sonically theres a relatively large difference between the 1.1 and 2.1. My suggestion is to first find a Linn dearler that will support you even if you buy a 2nd hand 1.1... then make sure its fully upgraded to the latest hardware/firmware (fixes ... 
Most neutral, high-resolution 12AU7?
Telefunken ECC802S if you can find them, IMHO. They won't come cheap though. 
Kharma Midi vs. Sonus Faber Stradivari Amati
Yes, you understood me correctly :-) That said, IMO, the actual street price of the Midis reflect its value more accurately... (Hint: Look at the 2nd hand prices of both... uplift from there to guage what their best street price might be ;-) 
Kharma Midi vs. Sonus Faber Stradivari Amati
FWIW, I auditioned both extensively with the same electronics (Goldmund) in the same room...They're both fantastics, but ultimately I selected the Kharmas, for two reasons...1) IMO, the Midis are much more room friendly. You have alot less to do t... 
Which Tube Preamp under $10K?
A used VTL 7.5 (hybrid) should fit within your budget. Its super. 
Boulder monoblocks
Having owned both the Levinson No.32+No.33H, and the Boulder 1012+1050s pairs, I can honestly say the Boulder pairing was more neutral and natural souding. The Levinson combo was excellent too, but just a tad too laid back. While the Levinson pair...