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Need advice on used Wilson Audio speakers
@mschott... exactly. 
Are your current amps and other gear the best you've ever had?
Yep, pretty much. 
Need advice on used Wilson Audio speakers
Used Sabrina’s will be fine. For the most part, folks spending that kind of coin on speakers take good care of them. As mentioned, the Sabrina is a fairly new model, it also happens to be one of Dave Wilson’s favorite speakers... that’s saying som... 
A system for my college-bound daughter
@kenjit.... budget dude.... Tune Tots are not happening @1k...to the OP-Marantz M-CR610 or 612 (CD, airplay, BT etc...)B&W 607’sRega P1 plus (has phono stage integrated)done. 
Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed
If referring to a trap being set by the Parasound A21+ that’s just garbage. That amp puts out real, usable watts. It will drive anything without a blink. If not referring to the A21+... never mind. I do agree however there are many great lower wat... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@spiritofradio, yeah tough to go really deep prog wise on vinyl. That’s where streaming just works. I’ve got a setting on Amazon to load new tracks weekly in the prog world. Some interesting stuff for sure!Tonight’s selections:Norah Jones- Come Aw... 
Power Cord Order of importance
I’m with Eric, I’ve begun to build some PC’s but use Furutech shielded cabling and connectors.  Not cheap... but not 1000’s either... 
Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so
@blindjim... given everything you stated above, you need to seriously consider the Hegel H390 in your auditioning. It is an outstanding Int and has all that you want and don’t want. No it isn’t tubes, but class a/b dual mono design. It has the gru... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@spiritofradio...spinning some awesome stuff tonight! I’d love to catch Massive Attack live... one of my favorite all time concerts was Radiohead touring King of Limbs. Unbelievable show. Got lucky and bought tickets day of...  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Earlier:Led Zeppelin- In Through the Out DoorNow:The Police- Regatta de Blanc  
Power Cord Order of importance
Amp, preamp, sources. PC’s definitely make a difference, just like anything. Having said that, I think “bang for the buck” they are the lowest priority. Get your interconnects, speaker cables etc dialed, then PC’s. As mentioned, you can do stellar... 
Focal Sopra 02 and Pass XA25?
The Xa25 actually hits over 3x the listed (25w 8 ohm) wattage with 1%  THD+N... Pass rates it @ .01%. It’s a little powerhouse as this is a pure class A amp. It really kicks a$$. It has more grunt than the numbers might suggest.https://www.stereop... 
Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed
Why not go with a beefy integrated such as a Hegel H390? I know it’s not tubes but will blow you away. Otherwise, in your price realm, fo separates, a Parasound A21+ and a tube line stage of your choice gets the job done in your $$$ realm. 
Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so
Pass Labs Int 60... or even the Int 25 if you want smaller. Both no brainer for sure. So many options at this price point... all good for the most part. A Simaudio 700i (used) hits all the buttons too. If you really want to go crazy and have a dac... 
Preamp upgrade
Maybe simply try the P6? ARC tube pre’s go well with the A21...