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Viva, no longer a fan
No Viva for me in the future. Just bad business and it will cost them long term if they stick to this policy. I have been interested in this brand, but no longer.  
I asking for suggestions in choosing a pre-amp [that won't "break the bank".
Find yourself a used Bel Canto Pre3 and you will smile. $900 to $950 and it is very good indeed. No need to spend more. I owned it in between some big $$ tube preamps and it is the real deal.  
Is anyone familiar with the process to bias the TRL Dude Preamp
Great . 335 Vdc is your target. Nice preamp! 
Is anyone familiar with the process to bias the TRL Dude Preamp
We have not heard from the poster? Please let us know if you are all set as we are interested!  
Is anyone familiar with the process to bias the TRL Dude Preamp
Hi tellefsen. Contact me thru this Agon system and I can help you. Your high voltage power supply caps should be set to a particular voltage depending on the version of your Dude. The latest generation with the 1 Inch thick faceplate should have 3... 
Shipping from canada to usa?
I purchased $7500 speakers from Canada made in the UK and no fees of any kind were charged. 
Can't get ipad to control Tidal on Mini
Your iPad must be newer and not the first or second generation.  You need at least the newer Air model. Older 1 and 2 versions will not work.  All mini versions work. 
Granny ring, Jetrexpro, all
Rob, love your post and am happy for you! Nice mod choices for sure. Yes, I use the WE 10g for my speaker cables and power cords. Best I have heard in my system.  
Considering buying a CD transport
Charles1dad is right. If you want the very best sound quality, then the PS Audio PWT is it. It sounds wonderful even topping a couple of highly touted CEC players.  
Please comment on your experience with Plantation shutters. Yes they look great,
Mitch2, great response! I will try this approach and idea. 
Please comment on your experience with Plantation shutters. Yes they look great,
I plan on toe in for sure. My wife will not allow drapes, but she loves these expensive plantation shutters. No magic sound properties it seems!  
Please comment on your experience with Plantation shutters. Yes they look great,
Certainly closed or near closed wood plantation shutters is a better surface than glass for sound? Not great, but better..... 
Sunfire sig 600 or sanders Magtech
Keep the 600 for sure as it is a fantastic amp. The newer amp will sound different not better.  
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Nice Marc! Agree with you as it is always about the whole system. We listen to systems....complete systems.  
Paul Weitzel from Tube Research Labs
Paul’s gear certainly lived up to the expectations in that quote. This human knows his gear is wonderful sounding without knowing the specs.