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The Method of Tuning
To clarify my post above, it was the Room Tune Corner Tune, Echo Tune and XLT wall devices I was looking at to get a handle on room response. 
The Method of Tuning
I was interested in Michael’s products a few years ago and got a quote on a few of them (from Harold I believe). But objective reviews were hard to come buy, and even a MG dealer gently steered me in different direction. I did checkout Tuneland an... 
What are you favorite artists and songs to listen to on your system?
+1 for Peter Gabriel, the first 4-5 recordings are great but I really go for his first one (Car). 
Luxman vs Pass Labs
Haven't heard this piece, but have listened to many other Luxmans, and for whatever reason I've never heard one that I would buy. What I've heard is a lack of smoothness, or maybe a bit of graininess (don't know what else to call it), on some ther... 
Worst Rock Band Ever !!!!
Well more like FOLK-rock, but the Indigo Girls turn my stomach. Instant station change. 
What do you listen to when no one else can hear it
Martin Mull and Root Boy Slim. 
too bad Audiogon seems to have morphed to fussy, picky buyers
I've never really had a problem buying or selling. Have got ridiculous lowball offers and told the offerers to get lost. One buyer claimed my fault shipment damage and filed a claim but PayPal disagreed with him, so in the end still no effect on m... 
Should I eliminate my preamp?
A good preamp as DSP? A joke. 
Oppo Ceasing production
Hard to believe. I'm in Asia frequently and they have retail stores all over the place that are full of customers. 
Should I eliminate my preamp?
A high quality (and usually higher priced) pre will only enhance the listening experience. Most people who say no preamp speak on theory or have just never used a good enough pre to hear the difference themselves. 
PS Audio Power Plants
I swapped out a Blue Circle X0e 6 for a new P5. I think the BC was better, deeper background, quieter, at a quarter the price. I wanted to like the P5, it’s still in the system but it might get pulled soon. Not trying to push the BC, just amazed a... 
What does moving from a 150 watt amp to a 400 watt amp get you?
An auxiliary space heater. 
Neil Young - Guitarist
Define "underrated". I’d put him somewhere in the #50-100 range. Or lower. 
XiangSheng 728A
Next time I need a low-knob-count pre I’ll keep this one in mind. 
XiangSheng 728A
Why don't you tell us why it's so special and what it compares with.