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Classic el34 tube amps versus current models
i hear really good things about these guys they build kits and pre assembled amps and  preamps  based on the Dynaco ST series. http://www.tubes4hifi.com/home.html 
Aragon, Parasound or Bryston
should also note the Brystons have a 20 year fully trasferable warranty and a very good rep for repair services. get a 10 year old sst/sst2 and still have 10 years left of warranty. as I have not heard any of them I can't judge by sound but qualit... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
its not really a blind test anyway as you told them what cable was in the chain regardless if you didn't change it or not. should have been cable A,B and C with them making comments on each cable then tell them what cable they liked and didn't.  
How good is Blue Sound Node 2 in WiFi vs Ethernet connection vs external CD player?
I looked at ways to integrate Tidal/Roon into my system for some time after also looking at the Node 2 and others I ended up buying one of these Ausus  VivoPC VM42 (or one of the many versions they have) multiple USB ports an Optical out to go to ... 
PS Audio BHK Signature preamplifier
I used to have the Welborne Labs Star Chief 45's  as well very nice amps just not enough juice for what I needed shame they do so much so well 2wc wasn't enough for the 94db speakers I was using.  I had good results driving them with an AudioNote ... 
Luxman vs. Accuphase
Lots of great info in this post. I've been thinking of upgrading to a newer Luxman (550-590 class A) from my current Luxman 1986 vintage L560 50wc Class A (only lacking a remote to fully satisfy me). i'm on the fence too so this information in the... 
VPI Scout 2 vs. Luxman PD 441
I just grabbed recently a Jelco SA-750L that's the 12" version  for my Garrard 301  they run from $600ish to $800 for a 9",10".12" arm i think the 9" is about $600 US.  I'm very impressed with the build quality and value. Way better then a moded R... 
who likes the new changes of how you view the categories on this site ?
separate the dealers from the rest tired of looking at 80% dealer adds and a few other sellers left. hell limit them too, just try looking at the tube integrated pages its all one dealer/brand ok exaggeration, but really too much. suppose they pay... 
bookshelf speakers - what to buy?
many of the Sonus Faber stand mounts can be had used at that price range worth looking at 
Tubeyist sounding Pre-amp?
in the Cary line the spl94 was better imo then the 98 the 94 had tube rectification the 98 had moved on to SS. I had a 94 slightly moded one  with AudionNote caps and it was very musical and warm. I liked it better then the 98 but hard to find one... 
Please help! - Buy VPI Classic or keep Technics 1200
oh with well over 100,000  301's and 74,000 401 sold there is so much out there for them.  
Please help! - Buy VPI Classic or keep Technics 1200
I would suggest after many detailed but yet non-musical tables you go the Garrard 301-401 road. may be a bit more time to put one together but in the end you will have something that will last your lifetime. with tons of upgrades and plinth choice... 
Turntables hit the mainstream
oh that $3500 Canadian so a lot more out there for that kind of money 
Turntables hit the mainstream
seems expensive for what you get if you ask me. but does look pretty.  
What are the smallest speakers that are clean and flat down to 20hz?
sorry 56.5ft typo