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Thoughts on Cardas RCA Caps
Been there done that and zero benefits other fancy covers for your unused RCA’s  
$8k for speakers - new or used
Revels! Great match with the ML amp you have. I ran the 328be speakers and they were all I needed when I had my Levinson system. Good Luck on your search…  
Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail!
With that budget you have a lot of options! I don’t have experience with any class D options listed above, I have owned top models from Luxman, ML, Pass Labs, Krell and Accuphase. All were very good as I lean towards Class A with SS amplifiers. I ... 
300B, 2A3 experiances wanted
I use Sylvania or RCA, have the Emissions Labs tubs as well but prefer NOS.  
300B, 2A3 experiances wanted
Agreed on power needed for what would be a true full range sound(lubachl). I recently parted ways with a pair of Zu Druids V that were rated I believe at 101 db efficiency that I just didn’t get the sound I was looking for with my amps.  I replac... 
300B, 2A3 experiances wanted
I will chime in since you have already bought the piece of gear you are going to assemble.  I have 45’s, 2a3 and 300b amps-Triode Labs, 2a2, Yamamoto 45 and 300b and Coincident Frankenstein 300b and preferred the 2a3 over the 300b amps, better bas... 
Experience purchasing a used high-end cartridge
I have bought and sold many used cartridges over the years. I agree with one of the poster that talked about getting it inspected.  I personally have never done that and have knock on wood not been screwed out of my funds.  Good luck with you cart... 
Recommend an MC cartridge
If your looking at My Sonic Labs you should also be looking at Airtight and Haniwa as they have the same designer…  
Discrete R2r With Tube Output
The Wells Audio Cypher Dac is fantastic and uses the latest Sabre pro dac chips. good luck on your search.  
How Soon Do You Realize You Don't Like a Piece of Gear?
I went through the same experience with a Grail and ended up going back to Tubes with a Herron and it was shocking how much better I liked the Herron over the Grail so I understand your point.  Good luck on your decision.    
Schroder Tonearms - where do I purchase? are there authorized sellers in US?
@mijostyn I have a 22 C4S coupe, the photo is from my Taycan after a rain.  
Schroder Tonearms - where do I purchase? are there authorized sellers in US?
Nigel at Sonare Coeli has a long relationship with Frank, he has a website with contact info so reach out to him. Good Luck  
Herron HL-1 Preamplifier, Solid State; Herron still in business? Thoughts about sound?
So, to answer your question about the HL-1.  Buy it! Keith make’s fantastic gear and I have heard the HL-1 and it sounds great.  Call the number from Herron’s website and leave a message and he will most likely get back in touch with you.  His SS ... 
Rogue Audio hard to resell, has it fallen out of favor ?
Lighten up Francis! No one is curing cancer here.    
Recommendation Tube Integrated
“At this juncture (nearly 2024) what are folks' best recommendagtion for a tube integrated amp.  Constraints would be $10K (preferrably $5K or less), at least 35 watts per channel.  New or used.  Goal would be smooth, creamy sound.  My current sys...