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Survey on Cost of Loudspeakers Supported On Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
Spendor D9.  MSRP 12,000  
Improving my Preamp
I have owned three VAC preamps over the past 15 years. For your requirements you could consider the VAC Renaissance 5. I used one with an Ayre VX5/20 Solid State power amp with excellent results using the 2 balanced inputs and balanced outputs.  T... 
Powered speakers for a turntable
I love my Vanatoo speakers and in fact have two pairs.    
Wadax Reference Dac and Reference Server--arrived in my room.
Thank you Mike for posting about the Wadax and I look forward to your ongoing impressions.  
Roon software bug with Innuous Zenith 3?
Im sorry you are having issues with your setup, but it doesn’t actually make it a defective product.  I have had no issues with the update on my Wolf Alpha SX3 server and know many others who have had a smooth transition to the new update.   I hav... 
Roon software bug with Innuous Zenith 3?
Roon has already issued the update to build 882.  This seems to address a few of the early noted issues.  
Ayre VX-5 Twenty vs. Pass X 250.8
You did reach way back…. I had and greatly enjoyed an Ayre VX5/20 for three years.  You will need to feed it by balanced XLR cables from the pre for the design to be able to preform at its peak per Ayre and i agree based on experimentation.  I use... 
Your Favorite Sounding Power Amp, $5000 US Retail max.
Look for a used Ayre VX5/20  
Next MC Cartridge Advice/Recommendations
I have owned the Purple Heart and currently have an Windfeld Ti.  They are very different presentations and I am not sure how one would replace the other well.  The Windfeld Ti has many excellent attributes and is slightly warmer than some of the ... 
Gryphon Diablo 300 with YG Hailey 2.2s?
I acquired a dealer demo Diablo 300 with the DAC and phono this year.  It replaced a VAC Renaissance 5 pre, Ayre VX5/20 amp, and Ayre QX5/20 DAC.  It is an excellent amp and I love every minute I listen.  I run the excellent DAC module via USB fro... 
Desk top speakers at low cost
Vanatoo One Encore or Vanatoo Zero.  I have both and they always surprise me at the sound quality they provide on my desks.  https://vanatoo.com/  
Impressed with all in one computer speaker - Vanatoo
I have those and a pair of the zeros. Amazing especially for the money. Turn off the compressor (factory on for safety of the drivers at loud volumes) and they can perform at an even higher level.  
best for 6sl7 and 6sn7 tube nos?
When I needed some very quiet 6sl7 tubes for a phono preamp Andy at Vintage Tube Services recommended Sylvania.  He set me up with a NOS pair that were excellent.  I sold the phono pre shortly after I received the tubes as I acquired a different p... 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
100.7 WMMS The Buzzard - Cleveland OH 
Who will soon be going to a live concert?
10/30 Kenny Wayne Sheppard and Buddy Guy.  Well attended at the St Augustine Amphitheater in FL.  Fun show!