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How important is the pre-amp?
A pre amp is all about control for me.Had a hard time finding one balanced in/out, two stacked processor loops accessible via remote and at least 4 inputs. As a bonus it's totally nuetral (as a passive), has remote mono and trims for each input to... 
OPPO 205 vs Aurender N200
I suggest that a RasPi with piCorePlayer and a Gustard X18 will sound better and be more player friiendly than anything through that Oppo. If you’re afraid of a little work get a Magna Mano and go i2s to the Gustard. 
What are we going to do about Tele 12AU7 prices
Changed my mind - take 'em out and shoot 'em. 
OPPO 205 vs Aurender N200
If you spending ip on the N200 get a better DAC.Or don’t.It really depends how you want to stream what.The Oppo has no player app.The Aurrender does. 
You own a store, you sell 2 brands, which?
No store. With many of the best brands moving to direct sales currently, "stores" are doomed and this is another irrelevant question. Stores like Quintessence are more like museums. 
TN Use Tax on Used Amp Update
Got yer mojo workin' 
Tidal Streaming Issues
I found about the same number "missing" on Tidal that is missing on Qobuz, just different stuff.More of what I like is missing on Tidal. Neither one is anywhere near Spotify. 
What are we going to do about Tele 12AU7 prices
"We" ain't gonna do nothin'. 
Adding a Turntable Mat
Try it both ways.  
Speakers Damaged via FedEx, A Neverending Love Story
The only speaker I ever shipped was a donation.TMR uses FedEx Ask them how. 
Are Quicksilver power tube amps in the same league as VAC, VTL, BAT, ARC, ...?
Yes 
Tidal Streaming Issues
I got the four month free trial. No issues at all during that time. But I didn’t think it was worth paying for. Tainted by MQA fraud and overpriced in today’s market.BubbleUPnP worked for me the best (easiest.)That is probably the delay for Spotif... 
You own a store, you sell 2 brands, which?
The point?We don’t need no steeking point.  Dynaco and Southwest Technical Products 
Where to go from Grado Gold?
My Grace can’t touch a new AT. VM 740 ML is a best buy.Grace dull on"air", channel balance 1.1AT balance 0.1 
Do HT enthusiasts pair processors with tube preamps?
Sounds like a mis step.