bigkidz

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Do I buy an upscale TT?
Do you have the same phono stage that your friend has?  If not, then start there.   Happy Listening.    
Tube DACs
The DAC is your source.  So if you want your system to sound the best it can, get the best DAC you can.  We prefer tubes so that is our bias.   Happy Listening.  
"High end" store snobbery
I will assume to that dealer, you were a tire kicker.  That is why we have the Listening Room in northern New Jersey.  You get to hear reference components, learn about what makes something sound the way it does, bring your own gear to hear how th... 
How long do speakers last?
A lifetime and then you can ship the drivers to Bill Legal at Miller Sound in PA to fix them.  
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
80% of which preamp? Not reference preamps.  
Audio Solution Figero M Speakers
Nice, sounds like you are very happy.  I spoke to them a number of years back to try and get a pair for our Listening Room but the distributer at the time wanted us to be a dealer so it fell through.  Maybe I will try again as I do not believe tha... 
What's the best EL84 amp?
We manufacture class A mono blocks. Pm me if you are interested sorry to the rest of you for pushing my gear here  
DIY Amp
Just build your own and use better parts.   Happy Listening  
Made in USA
@curtdr he was born in China but now is a US Citizen. So possibly made by a US Citizen!  LOL Thanks   
Magico A3 vs. Wilson SabrinaX
Lots of information here and lots of conflicting ears.  The A5 is the speaker to audition not the A3.  Wilsons are usually set-up for only one listener but that may not matter to you.  The new Wilsons are now designed to be a more musical speaker ... 
Apogee Acoustics repair
Bill Legal at Miller Sound in PA is the only person you should speak with.  
Mu metal for Brio Integratdd
cannot hurt but if the hmmm continues you may have other issues  I can repair if necessary.  
ARC repair needed
I am in New Jersey close to NYC.  Been repairing, rebuilding, modifying components for 20+ years.  We are also manufacturers of tube audio components.  If you want us to take a look PM me.   Happy Listening.  
Best Basic CD Player (no SACD, USB, etc.)
Two options  old Marantz CD-94 or buy and old Cary SACD 306 and send it to me for an upgrade.  Upgrade works on the redbook not the SACD and then it becomes magical.  
I need help to decide
The newest Mark Levinson integrated amplifier is what you want.  B stock should be around $6K