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Wilson Sabrina X ... oh my God! and Jadis... or?
OP, What sort of sound levels were you listening at?  With the Sabrina’s being 87 db sensitivity, I really think you are going to want more than 30;watts.  
Best 12AU7?
@olds1959special  I just bought a PS Audio preamp that uses 12au7’s in its input section. I put out a some feelers and was given advice from A to Z. So far I’ve tried the PSVANE Art Series, the New Release Tung-Sol  the Gold Lions and some NOS R... 
DSD coming to Qobuz streaming?
I’ll be happy hear what Qobuz has to has to offer.  
Did anyone return a PSAudio Powerplant? Why?
I’ve toyed with getting a Power Plant, but haven’t. Even when the lights flicker from changes in the power grid or dim, like when the AC goes on, I have never noticed any changes in the sound in my system. The last few weeks have been really hot h... 
Kickstarter project
If things go well, being in a kickstarter can be good. You get to try prototypes and you might get the product for a reduced price. BUT… if it doesn’t pan out, you can lose your investment.  
Would changing to a MC solve my problem?
@traudio  Maybe this has already been answered, but  
Solid State Power Amps
@sgordoxyz  I did not mean to insult, I just wanted to say that with the 300’s, you a SS amp who’s sound you can tweek by rolling the input.  
Jazz for aficionados
@frogman  Wow, I had no idea it came from a TV show! I will find the episode,  Battle Hymm.  
Jazz for aficionados
@frogman That clip was good, now I have to find and watch the whole movie.😁  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Listening to Sea Train, Sea Train. It’s a vinyl to CD rip that’s pretty good, if you ask me.😁  
Audiogon web site is slow for me......
Until now,  All I got all evening was the spinning icon.  
Power Cables
@jfrmusic  what’s the rest of your system? Audioquest NRG4 power cables have been as much as 60% off lately and I bought a couple “Open Box” to try and so far they sound good. They were like $140 each.  Another power cable I’ve been using is the... 
Solid State Power Amps
@sgordoxyz  I just recently bought a used pair of the BHK300’s and so far I’m happy with them.  They are not SS, but hybrid.  They use a couple of 6dj8 tubes on the input sections and I must say, I’ve been having fun tube rolling!  Currently I’m ... 
When did you last update your Wifi firmware?
@erik_squires  I just checked my router and it’s still up to date😁  
When did you last update your Wifi firmware?
It interesting you mention updates.  My router’s app updates every few weeks, but the actual router updates maybe twice a year.