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Dedicated transport or CD player as transport?
Double check for yourself but I think on the website the price is quoted in  Singapore dollars so the $1695 is roughly $1200 US dollars  
Prima Lunacy? (SuperTubeClock)
Own a Line Magnetic 518 integrated amp , very well built and very nice sounding. https://www.monoandstereo.com/2017/08/line-magnetic-factory-tour.htmlDoesn't look like a sweat shop factory but if you have some other definitive evidence of such ple... 
AQ Firebird vs Hurricane Power Cord Comparo
@ozzy - I tried finding granite mesh on Parts Express and it doesn't show up as a product. Do you have a link or is there a brand name ? 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
Problem solved - soldering 101 for dummies - are you happy nowhttps://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=73PvXqe8DZKOsQWrqoz4Cw&q=soldering+101+for+dummie... 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
Guess the Kenjit Society is for real, he has at least one disciple ; though based upon a completely different thread it seems there may well be another  
Wadia 2000 Digital Decoder manual
Not an owner but goggled and found this online has both decoder and transport in it - not sure if this will be helpfulhttp://pdfstream.manualsonline.com/d/d146ee33-a20f-4c44-920b-d7d3f074c30f.pdf 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
Just added a couple of Audio Art Cable Power1 ePlus cryo to my main system replacing Audio Art Cable Classic which I am moving into my 2nd system.  
Mojo Audio Mystique EVO
meant base model not based  
Mojo Audio Mystique EVO
I have the EVO based model which still has some break-in time ahead of it based upon Ben's guidance; that said it is definitely the most overall musical DAC that I have had in my main system. The others, Modwright Elyse and Aqua LaVoce S3 are no s... 
Integrated Amp $1200 or less
Agree with others who have suggested to improve your source first with a new DAC 
Affordable US Made Tube Pre/Power or Integrated Options
prima Luna is made in China 
Upgrading my Sovtek 6922 vacuum tubes
I tried Matsushita 7dj8 in a Herron preamp, didn't find them to be anything special sound wise  
Threads worth reading!
" The best advice for everyone responding to Kenjits threads is to take it very lightly, take it as entertainment, which it is, and don’t hurl insults because if you are a decent person, which you probably are, it will make you feel bad later o... 
Primaluna EVO 300 Integrated or Separates?
Thanks Charles I enjoy it.  
Primaluna EVO 300 Integrated or Separates?
Just another recommendation for taking a look at Line Magnetic. I have had the 518 IA (845 based 22wpc) for 4 years, zero service issues, well built, very good sounding especially with some tube rolling. Also, Jonathan Halpern of Tone Imports is v...