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Rogue Cronus an upgrade over the PrimaLuna PL1?
Had the Cronus Magnum which is power by KT90s - would not suggest that that version meets your criteria 
The Problem with Synergistic Research
I can agree with nt your comment Joncourage however following the entire thread I don't think that anything any vendor would do would satisfy Sabai 
The Problem with Synergistic Research
You stated above that you own a business, so my questions to you are - Do you not market/hype your business and products or services? Do you not try to differentiate yourself from your competitors? Do you not innovate to attract customers? Do you ... 
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