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Cast into Utter Darkness
Bolero of Ravel, Hotel California definitely. Let it be. Waterloo by ABBA.  
Best Full-Function Preamplifier
Tony, this is not to say that you can't have a great piece of audio electronics for $20k. You can, and the choice is there. But reference level - unfortunately not. Talking new equipment, of course. And you can have a great power cord for probably... 
It's almost like poll, but certainly more fun
czarivey, I hear you. I don’t have Rolex but if I ever really need it I will. Explorer model.  
Best Full-Function Preamplifier
It's the reality, Tony boy. It doesn't care whether you like it or not.  
After a long, long sleep: ML-335
Wise choice, man.   
Best Full-Function Preamplifier
This is a little ridiculous. If you want reference level you should not either have a built-in phono stage or limit yourself to $20K. $20k would be enough for reference level power cord, maybe. I hope, I saved you a lot of money. Or exactly the op... 
It's almost like poll, but certainly more fun
It is a signifier only to idiots, like so many other good material things. Rolex is the watch to take anywhere where you need a reliable time showing piece.      
Intg Amps: Hegel 590 vs NAD M33 Masters vs Gryphon Diablo 120
There is Gryphon Diablo 120 from Canada on US Audiomart for about $7k, US dollars, plus shipping. I decided not to get it so it's yours if that's what you wish. Forget Nad. Hegel I know nothing about.  
Bought a system without auditioning, thoughts?
Being a cable guy, I am just curious about the reasons of choosing Cardas. And as others say, you have to really like your speakers or nothing will make sense. Yeah, burn them in for 250 hours at low and moderate levels. Be nice to them, they sho... 
MULLARD 12au7 longevity
What about NOS output tubes ? Do they last longer than modern tubes ?  
The greatest Pop song yet written and recorded.
George  Harrison - While My Guitar Gently Weeps   Yeah, and a few ABBA songs, including this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW3HN_pvbE4&list=FLHAEL8Iwz684WaGFx1rQchA&index=394&ab_channel=AbbaVEVO  
Jay's "Ugly Truth" video
I used to participate in his thread but stopped a long time ago because he could not tolerate opinions that he for some reasons disliked. $150k Magico with $150k Boulders or with $50k Gryphons Essence sounded super, as I remember.  
The future of LAMM without Vlad
I know this. A week ago a asked them a simple question through email and there is still no reply. And, generally speaking, I am not optimistic about Lamm's future.  
You’re An Independent Dealer, Which Companies And What Products Would You Represent?
Kharma JM Lab Utopia line VAC Boulder Nagra Add some turntables, dacs and cables and it should do it.  
You’re An Independent Dealer, Which Companies And What Products Would You Represent?
Something is wrong in the way things work. As a consequence of it we will get less choice, higher prices and worse service.