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How would you spend my next $5K?
Add another sub S/812  
MC2105 v MC402 which would you rather?
Go with the MC402. Personally I just don't like vintage gears.  
TAS. The Absolute Sound?
Another post from the OP no one understands..........  
Acceptable to ask seller for option to return a component?
You can always ask and they can say no.  My take for buying audio gears on Audiogon is always "no return" except: Item is not as described Seller / Dealer specifically stated return would be acceptable (usually with restocking fee)  
Aries-Cerat Helene Review
@willgolf  How do you like your Aries Cerat Ageto connected to the Essentia?  
inakustik cables
I sold Transparent Opus and started using Inakustik speaker cables for a couple year. They are organic, natural, liquid, and detailed.  
Handling Heavy Amps
Ask audio friends for help. You probably need just 1 more person to move 60 - 100 lbs amplifier.  I had to hire 4 people to move 368 lbs per monoblock amplifier. You don't want to break your back.  
A new (huge) R2R high end DAC in town
@romney80  I know it's an old post. I had Aries Cerat Essentia set up with Kassandra II and Impera II and they are incredible. The Impera II preamp can connect with Essential amplifier via its proprietary AC link which is even better, amazing sou... 
It's your streamer, not your modem
I agree. Streamer is the most important component in the digital setup.  
Differences in YouTube, Spotify, etc.
YouTube and Spotify are not for Hi Res streaming. I use both Qobuz and Tidal. If the same album appears in both Qobuz and Tidal, I use Qobuz.    
where I can buy tubes to my ALLNIC PRE (3A/110A and 3A/109B)
audiotubes.com vintagetubeservices.com Try the above, hopefully they have your tubes.  
Aries-Cerat Helene Review
@tonywinga  Congrats! Enjoy this stunning Aries Cerat DAC. It easily beats DACs 2x - 3x+ its price.  
Will streaming ever be "audiophile-worthy"?
Streaming through Qobuz and Tidal via Roon has become my only source of music and the SQ is incredible, off the chart.   
Antipodes K50 G4 Music Server/Player
@tonywinga  Congrats on finding better SQ on your system.  I agree 100%. Your system sounds great until you hear something better.  
Does anyone know the crossover point of the Harbeth 30.2 XD?
My suggestion is to email or message Harbeth directly.