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NEED HELP WITH A QUESTION
For your minimal needs something on the line of bluetooth options may be a good bet. Products from Audioengine, Arcam, NAD and Xantech etc. Simple connection to stereo via RCA line outputs to stereo. Audioadvisor.com a good place to start your res... 
Carver TFM-42 with Snell
Can not speak to the match, but Carver amps of that era sounded great to my ears. I still have a Carver 15 amp in my family room and still sounding great. Would not see a problem with any two quality brands as such you have before you. 
Less than top line reel-to-reel worth it?
Wise comments from those above. Could only add that R2R's are great fun and romance the music like nothing else. It's a hobby and should be enjoyable for the ears and heart. 
Rega DAC ...what else should I consider ?
May want to give the Emotiva DAC a look. The are direct sales outfit. 
Anybody find themselves revisiting old threads?
Yes, for information, confirmation, and fun. 
What should I upgrade next?
Should your room be tweaked to your satisfaction than the speakers would be my next concern. When you begin to hear what your don't hear so to speak, it may be time to upgrade your speakers. Beyond that it may be that expanding your system into a ... 
price point to move to separates vs integrated
Many good points made already. Hi end integrated amps are tough to beat. Areas to go one over the other is flexibility and features, which differ from brand to brand. The biggest reason goes beyond the hearing and the cost, but the heart. What wou... 
At What Age Does An Audiophile Buy His Last Amp?
Great reason to get what you really want in the younger years and enjoying it along the way. Telling story Jim, a real word to the wise.What age or stage to stop. When it no longer matters to your ears, and matters to much to your wallet. Outside ... 
I heard Emotive bought Bob Carvers tube company
Hope it will not ruin Bob's products, have great deal of respect for his old and new products especially those made in the USA. For the money and even beyond Emotiva's products are solid gear. Perhaps the pairing will be good for all. 
Cambridge Audio Product Reliability
Had a Cambridge SS receiver and a tuner. Both developed problems. Have their phono preamp with no issues thus far. Their DAC magic was high on my list, did not want to chance it.A lot of other brands to choose from, for myself CA won't be one of t... 
Why can you buy a car at dealer Invoice but audio
Depending on how picky you are on the brands. And not needing the latest and the greatest new thing. And having great patience at times. Great value may be found on gear from internet retailers like Audio Advisor and Audio Classics. Along with bri... 
A Paypal Offer - Is This Secure?
Have found PayPal to be the best way to go. Don't ship until all funds clear. And to a PayPal verified buyer. 
Floorstanders 3K
VSA speakers.Good with tubes or SS. 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
Oops it's the Delfonics for La La, not Blue Magic. Spell is my favorite for that group. And of course My Cherie Amour my Stevie Wonder. 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
La La means I love you. By Blue Magic.