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Replacement thoughts on a ailing Meridian 588 cd player
Really like it, has good prat and clear sounding, firm bass, have just sent it for update to usb 3. 
Playing flac files on my Mac book
Normally I use Roon, but on my working computer I used to use Amarra, but recently tried Audirvana, and must say I like it better than the newest version of Amarra, Audirvana sounds fine and looks very stylish too. 
Best speakers for a Pass XA 30.5
Interesting discussion, not wanting to hijack the conversation, but will it match well with GrahamAudio LS 5/9 87db?Also what pre amps are you guys using ?been looking at Don Sachs pre and the Supratek pre’s 
Has Anyone Auditioned an LKS MH-DA004 DAC?
 Can this Dac sound harsh In anyway?especially in upper mid and lower treble?Have had a Primare Dac 30 for the last 4 years, a nice dac, just wondering if LKS would be more analog sounding? 
Supratek or Don Sachs - which way to go?
Will be interesting to hear your thoughts on Don’s pre v the Supratek. 
Supratek or Don Sachs - which way to go?
Would the Usher 1.5 power amp work well with the Supratek ? 
Best USB port on a late 2012 Mac mini
I use the Intona usb isolator between computer and Dac, been satisfied so far. 
Vincent Audio tube preamp SA-T7 & SP-332 power amp
https://www.vincent-tac.de/fileadmin/pdf/Tests/englisch/ifn-Vincent_SA-T7-T700.pdf 
Vincent Audio tube preamp SA-T7 & SP-332 power amp
http://www.hifi4all.dk/content/templates/anmeldelser.asp?articleid=3263&zoneid=3Use google translate  
Vincent Audio tube preamp SA-T7 & SP-332 power amp
The tests are in German and Danish.can provide a link if you need  
Vincent Audio tube preamp SA-T7 & SP-332 power amp
Test in Europe and Scandinavia suggests that Vincent to a big step forward with the T7 ! 
Decisions on standmounts: ATC, Dynaudio, ProAc, Sonus Faber
While the speakers are very revealing, they also present the music in a way that most recordings sound listenable, I can listen for hours on hours without any fatigue, they are very musical, but the most outstanding thing about them, is the way on... 
Decisions on standmounts: ATC, Dynaudio, ProAc, Sonus Faber
I ended up buying the Graham Audio LS 5/9 after hearing the Harbeth 30.1, A speaker I had been longing for, for many years.I like the midrange better on the Graham’s, feels more balanced to me and the bass is more exciting I feel. 
AVA Vision Set 400 v Belles SA-100
Thanks for your input, I live in remote islands, so not easy to try before buy, what other amps would you compare the Set400 too ? 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
Look at the Supratek pre amps too, get very good reviews and are beautiful to look at.