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Has "politically correct" killed the used audio market?
" The fact of the matter is this China virus is not even as deadly as Swine flu "Data reported: Swine Flu - The number of lab-confirmed deaths reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) was18,449, though the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic is estimate... 
A vote for amber LED lights on components over blue lights.
Condescension - an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain  
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
Bill aka grannyring was gracious enough to build me a couple of more cables, another set of Double Helix RCA's and a SPDIF digital cable.  I now have Double Helix RCA's in both of my systems between DACs and either preamp or integrated amp, and th... 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
If someone is looking for a Mystique V3 they might consider the option of contacting Ben to see if he has any trade-ins coming in on EVO orders; he tunes them up before re-selling them 
Opinions on Silnote Cables
I have had Silnote RCA and digital cables in my 2 systems for a number of years. I started with Morpheous RCA and digital, and then moved to  Posiedon Signatures digital and RCA between my amp and preamp , and  Orion between my DAC and either prea... 
Horn Speaker Recommendations
Thanks willgolf, looking forward to your listening impressions 
Horn Speaker Recommendations
@willgolf   -  beautiful speakers - may I ask if there was a particular reason that you choose the pro studio version?PS - if you don't treat yourself well what's the point lol 
LSA 20 Signature Loudspeaker / Great Performer & Great $ Bargain until end of the year
How do they match up against some other $4K speakers that you've reviewed , Moab , etc?  
What does ‘balance preamp’ mean?
" So what is a balanced vs unbalance preamp?" Purchase and read Chapter 7 - Preamplifiers - of Robert Harley's Introductory Guide to High Performance Audio Systems  
Take that to good will
Read the Op's other posts he started and I think you'll get the real drift 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
While it doesn’t show as an option in the drop down box selection, it is stated as an option in the product detail narrative " Our Mystique EVO digital-to-analog converter converts PCM format files up to 24-bit 192KHz via Femto clocked USB, coaxia... 
Are all of these NOS tube inventories real? How have we not consumed them already?
@oldschool1948https://upscaleaudio.com/products/tungsram-pcc88-7dj8https://www.tubemonger.com/MP_MINT_NOS_Tungsram_PCC88_Jan_Feb_MAR1971_Hungary_p/756.htm 
As Advised, Starting With Speakers First.
Not from the area, but your pick of Gig Harbor looks like a place you should definitely go to , good mix of quality amps and speakers to audition  
REVEL performa3 f208 or TEKTON Moab
"Is there a shop in the greater Chicago area that demos Tekton?"Audio Archon in Chi town lists Tekton in its product line-up 
Retubing dilemma
Realize that you have an EL34 amp . That said one of my integrated amps is an Ayon Audio KT88 ; to my ears Gold Lion, Psvane , Black Treasure and Sophia Electric tubes all sound better than JJs , and just as reliable.