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The Carver Amp Challenge and the 21st Century and it's Failure
@atmasphere - exactly plus who cares anyway the end sound is what is important 
Which R2R DAC UP TO 1K: ORGANIC, FULL-BODIED, DEEP SOUNDSTAGE
my suggestion is the Electrocompaniet one up.  Very musical and reliable.  To me the Lector was a good sounding unit but a little to mussy overall in the bass.  Happy Listening. 
is it possible to make digital audio sound like vintage vinyl
Yes it can.  A really good DHT DAC will get you there.  But a really good phono stage will sound better than the digital. 
Sub $1k Power Conditioners? Any Assistance Appreciated...
Personally I do not use any of them but I have heard the AQ Niagara-1200 in 4 different systems recently.  It did make each system quiet, blacker background, more air, more details and more open.  The price seem right also.Happy Listening. 
Really need some help finding a full range speaker
Good suggestions so far. I do like the Parsifals but I oped for Vandersteen 5As myself. I do enjoy having the subs and all of the room adjustments that they have. Less cables and placement of adding subs into the room.  Plus resale is always prett... 
Audio repair in NYC
I'm in Northern NJ but you would have to bring the unit to me. 
Bill Legall-MillerSound speaker driver repair
I will add my comments as well - I have worked with BL for a long time.  His policies are his policies.  He goes out of his way to help people and is usually so busy that he has little time for emails and calls.I have been doing audio repair work ... 
Lumin or Aurender
@skypunk - what others have you compared it to and where do you feel it was better overall.Thanks in advance. 
Question for amp experts
Yes especially if I get my hands on them!Happy Listening. 
To those who have moved on from Tube Research Labs Dude and/or Samson
Probably the best thing is to upgrade the Dude.  Better PS Capacitors, volume control caps and resistors.  That will take it to another level for sure.Happy Listening 
Vandersteen 5a - Setup help needed
Since the 5As have built in subs you gear should work on them the better the equipment the better they will sound I used mine with older Counterpoint preamp and SA-100 power amps and they worked just as well as any I had heard. 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
@troutki50 I think the Quattros are the same HP filters as my Model 5As. If so I will make you a pair for a little cost plus the parts. I built mine and compared them to the Vandersteen and you could not tell the difference and actually I preferre... 
Tube amp reccomendation
Counterpoint SA-100 and then have it upgraded.Happy Listening. 
CD Transport to pair with Audio Note DAC 5 - suggestions?
Hey teajay - which transport do you use in your system for reviewing?HappyListening. 
want a CD player upgrade
I’d point you toward NOS R2R DACs   really there are several Chinese DACs that I would not say are good sounding?  you cannot just make a comment like that without a reference.If I were in your shoes I would get an Electocompaniet one up CDP and...