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Ayre V-5xe/K-5xeMP or Modwright KWA-150/LS-100?
I have a LS100 (use Black Treasure CV181s and NOS Philips rectifier) and the KWA100 SE - very musical pieces to my ears (need to give them the 400-500 hours break in recommended by Dan) Haven't heard Ayre equipment 
Please help a noob
The istreamer is suprising good, use one in my second system when I want to use my ipod 
The Problem with Synergistic Research
Not sure what the point of all of this is. SR has the right to operate its business model as it sees fit and protect its intellectual property whether or not you think all of their products are great or not. Likewise , you have the right to make t... 
6sn7 and 12sn7 octal preamp for under $5k
I can't comment on Phil's assessments of the Melody or Valvet as I have never heard either, and will simply differ in opinion on the Modwright LS100. I haven't experienced "less than the whole note" using Black Treasure cv181s and Philips rectifie... 
Ultimate Cables no more?
have you discussed this with your bank, maybe its fraud department can help you in some way 
Rogue Cronus too bright
don't believe so , just a variant of the EL34 
What amp to tame Eggleston Works Esotar Tweeters?
why not go to the source and ask Jim Thompson at Eggleston 
Acoustic Zen or Tyler Acoustics or Dunlavy
I have 3 different pair of Ty's speakers - Taylo 7Us, Linbrook System 2s and Decade 3s - have never been disappointed with any of them 
Gold Lion KT88's Upgrade
Suggest Black Treasure KT88s to my ears they are a step up from the Gold Lions - have used both in my Ayon Spirit 2 - if interested contact Agon member Jtrelja - excellent supplier of those tubes 
IPod to home stereo - How to get best sound?
I have a 160 as well, use WAV encoder setting to import both cds and itunes purchases. use a Wadia 171 (newer model) and run that into my Blue Circle 509 DAC - cable between them is a Silnote Audio Poseidon digital rca - very happy with the outcome 
Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs?
Modwright LS100 preamp & KWA100SE power amp 
LFD NCSE or Cronus Magnum
Cronus Magnum can play EL34s but it comes with KT90s 
Tyler Acoustics D3 Owners Experiences
Shumazing, to my ears they match well together, Rogue drives them easily with no overemphasis in any of the frequency ranges - I'll also put in a plug for getting a used pair from Ty - I purchased Lynbrook System 2s and Taylo 7Us used from him and... 
Prima Luna Prolog 1 and ipod
the external dac will certainly provide better sound, but if you have been downloading from itunes or converting cds at the 128 ACC import setting inorder to fit as much music as you can on your ipod your are getting compressed sound. If you have ... 
iPod to iTunes
txs Neal