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You know you are an Audiophile when:
You have 4 different stereo systems. You have no room for all of your stereo systems.... 
Monster Regret!!
Nothing wrong with monster. I’ll bet we all used some of their products at some point when we got started in this hobby. They were the pioneers. It’s what sounds good to you that counts. Me, I’ve been impressed with shunyata conditioners. Even my ... 
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
McIntosh C2300 before they included a DAC. Then you can have the flexibility to include a DAC of up your choice. BTW some amprex medical grade tubes and you’ll be in heaven.  
A warm DAC?
McIntosh d150. Very smooth.  
Tube versus SS
I thought this was about tube bs ss  
What 4 subwoofers to buy?
SVS for sure 
What country builds the best audio equipment?
The good old USA. McIntosh, VPI, analysis plus, Wilson, krell, Conrad Johnson, etc etc etc! 
What other Hobbies or Interests Do You Have?
Oh and RV ing. Love my Airstream.  
What other Hobbies or Interests Do You Have?
Cooking, high end pots pans knives and all of that. And or course a foodie.  
Moving up from a Node 2i
The streamer should make no difference to the sound. It’s all about the interface they have and the blue iOS has a great one. Save your money! 
Tannoy Prestige Stirling
I have a pair of Tannoy Churchill’s with the add on super tweeters. I would never give them up. They are remarkable heavenly sound speakers. Warm, smoothie yet clear and precise. They pair well with mcintosh components.. I have a mc 500 amp drivin... 
Carver, THE standard of excellence IMO
McIntosh McIntosh McIntosh  
Recommendations for Vintage Speakers
JBL L 100 or L26 
Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval 8...OMG!!
I switched from siltech to ap a while ago. Their crystal oval line is awesome but wait till you try their silver apex. Wow. Also I put in their golden oval from my amp. Best cables I’ve ever heard and reasonably priced and best yet Made in America.  
SPL Phonos Phono Preamp
I just purchased the spl Phonos and it has transformed my vinyl. It is super dynamic clear 3D and an excellent soundstage. I have a Mac system with a vpi scout and a dynavector 20x high output Mc  cartridge. I originally bought that because my Mac...