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Streamer question
Yes buy innous ,,or other brands where you can use Roon as the music organizer,  then QObuz, or Tidal as your library plus whatever on yourHard drive.  
Angela Gilbert Yeung Amps
The pumps may fit my wife , a different approach . I sold blue circle back in the 2000s ,I think he may make a custom unit if you request something special.  
Angela Gilbert Yeung Amps
Yes  have owned his products ,very well thought out and built  I had a a smaller watt amp.. And my new  speakers needed more  Depending on price ,a verygood sounding dependable product.  
help me identify this amplifier
I would strongly suggest upgrading the parts ,the wiring is-old and brittle , the resistors are cheap cement type and capacitors low quality and for sure dried out  Having owned a  Audiostore  for a decade and rebuilding these things are very app... 
help me identify this amplifier
I would strongly suggest upgrading the parts ,the wiring is-old and brittle , the resistors are cheap cement type and capacitors low quality and for sure dried out  Having owned a  Audiostore  for a decade and rebuilding these things are very app... 
What to expect if I import an amp and preamp from a Japan seller via US eBay
If Aauphase no step up transformer ,they just change the taps  my friend bought one this spring the E4000 and sounds great. From eBay  The seller has a great feedback rating.  
DAC as pre amp
Why would you need a second input ? if using the dac , -preamp just go straight out to the amp , you should check out  on back .  
Need a new integrated, what say you?
Underwood Wally ,excellent classD hybrid 300wpc on sale $2k  many raves.  
DAC as pre amp
There are exceptions to the rule for example the Excellent T+A 200 dac- preamp  is a true dedicated pure class A preamp with a discreet output stage and galvanic isolated ,and that’s built into this fabulous dac ,I have heard this running a nice ... 
buying (NOS) tubes online
Buy from reputable sellers vintage tube  dot net, vintage tube services , Brant Jesse audio, viva tubes , and a few others   
If you were serious about sound you would...
You would not use a Mac computer Waay to much noise with programs in the back ground , your active speakers No thanks far better quality sound from a dedicated amplifier , you want a great reference dac , and SS drive, and dedicated   Server . Pl... 
Does Qobuz work
Here is the Ethernet switch , and the Pangea is a perfect match , thats is not even close to Accurate , having owned a Audio store you are getting less then $500 in parts counting the box , not high quality what so ever  compared to say a $3500 ... 
Does Qobuz work
Here is the Ethernet switch , and the Pangea is a perfect match , https://www.beatechnik.com/lhy-audio-sw-8    
Does Qobuz work
Try buying a much higher quality streamer , and it makes a lot of sense to  run Roon which is the best music organizer out there which has more options  and lets you see who wrote the songs the words and many other things ,for $130 a year it is ... 
Integrated for TAD ME1: Luxman, Accuphase or Soulnote?
My friend bought the Accuphase New E4000  which here inu.s charging $13500 on ebay $6300 delivered they just switch the transformer taps from 100 to U.S  115 itsounds great and feedback is great on eBay dealer demo or new  Accuphase is inthe to...