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PrimaLuna tube amp issue
Have you changed the tubes around ?    
A decent integrated amp under 2K ...
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Setting up a Mac mini as a music server, and other digital music questions
I think using a Mac Mini is fine, especially if only using for music playback, get one of these  https://intona.eu/en/products/ between Mini and dac and you be fine, later you could always update to something else if need be.  
Supratek Owners Thread
Unfortunate I have yet to find one I like, mostly cheap Chinese remotes on the market!  
Supratek Owners Thread
What system will you put it into ? Only thing to be mindful of is the high gain. it is a beautiful pre amp and sounds sublime. Only minor gripe I have is the terrible remote that in no way mirror the design of the pre, a wooden remote with vol... 
Sexiest New 'Vintage'-Style Integrated/Amp/Receiver
Swedish Moonriver. https://moonriveraudio.com/the-404-reference-integrated-amplifier/    
Next Gen of Low Powered SS amps.
I don't think he is talking about receivers, a low powered amp with a good power supply can sound fantastic.  
Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k
mhutama - I was thinking that too )))He sure likes his Raven… 
Thoughts on JRiver Media Center? Anyone using it?
Both Tidal and Qobuz can be played inside Roon, I feel that Qobuz sound a bit better than Tidal, but Tidal’s integration with Roon is a little bit better. 
Amplifiers in use with big Harbeths (Mon 40 series) that work very well
I think I heard that the Swedish Moonriver have been using the BBC family’s of speakers in the development of their amps, could be worth a try! 
100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids
Can I ask what pre amp you are using ?I have been using a Supratek Cabernet pre with a Belles SA30 class A power amp rated at 50wmy speakers are 87db in sensitivity, but don’t go below 85db so easy to drive for my amp, and it can play much louder ... 
100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids
PureAudio from NZ are beautiful and single ended, get a lot of rave reviews.http://totallywired.co.nz/pure_audio_power.html 
Doge 7 tube DAC
jjss49 - very intrigued by your findings, been looking at the Sonnet and Tubador, but also the Lab12 dac, was very close to order the Doge7 at one time. 
More watts or better power ?
First, your setup is not midfi !!!it is a quality small high-end system.Biggest change for you would probably be a better tube pre amp, or maybe check out more speakers in your room, your power amp is very good. 
Does anyone out there own a Supratek Malbec or Mondeuse amp?
I am in the same boat, but it doesn’t look likely that he will make any power amps in near future.Too busy with all the pre amp orders to finish.