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Happy Thanksgiving
Maybe we should not do it - the outcome will be unpredictable. 
$20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch!
Whatever you might eventually get you will think that you might've not discovered something better. You cannot have anything really good, it is not possible.One of the reasons I suggested Gryphon Diablo 300 to you - there is nothing better in soli... 
Would you buy a 12-14 year old Integrated?
Problem with used Gryphons is that you can almost always find them only in Europe. I saw a few previous generation Diablo for around $5k with phono stage - incredible bargain. I guess, you can run them with high quality step up transformer, or hav... 
Happy Thanksgiving
Thank you.And to you. 
Mark Levinson 27.5 versus modern day amps
That's very sad. I think, American solid state amplification can no longer compete with European and maybe even Australian. Some might say it never could. I don't know this but even if they are right the gap appears to be widening.  
Thoughts on best budget phono pre-amp under $400?
For rock I don't think you want battery powered phono because you might lose some dynamics, especially inexpensive phono. If you can find Acoustech, that's what I use for different kinds of music including jazzrock, you are very unlikely to do bet... 
Soundstage........
geoff and mj, I agree. But I would say about 6 feet between speakers in small to medium size room. I can't keep all the gear on the floor, though, not enough room in the room, I only keep the turntable close to the floor. Another trick, totally un... 
Transfiguration cartridges. What tube phono stages would you use them with ?
This is an inquiry, I don't have a Transfiguration cartridge, simply seeking advice regarding possible future upgrades. It appears that this brand is in a very high esteem by those in the know, and the Axis model is, well, not too expensive.I hear... 
Current recording engineers - what cables used?
Yes, all cables are critical. Also, the longer the cable the more signal loss. I did hear an opinion that with digital cables and power cords you don't want the shortest cables possible, I think 5ft minimum was recommended. With digital rationale ... 
$20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch!
Perhaps, you could consider amp first approach. Speakers first approach is not working. If the amp is right speakers will come. It is seemingly more difficult to accomplish but maybe not for you. Just an idea.. 
Jazz for aficionados
Sonny Rollins strikes me as irrelevant, by the way. Maybe he should've stayed on that bridge a little longer. 
Jazz for aficionados
Nah, he is too white to play blues and he is not McLaughlin to play East/West. Sorry boys, no good. 
Mark Levinson 27.5 versus modern day amps
Same with Pass Class A amps ? 
$20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch!
He doesn’t want panels and he won’t like Sonus.Here is a pair of speakers for audiophiles on a budget with interest in tube amplification. Add Allnic or VAC electronics with right cables and be happy.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-wo... 
$20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch!
I have found speakers for you. Get them and send me a bottle of single malt later.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-reference-speakers-2017-11-09-speakers