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What's the story with Borresen speakers ?
Borensen owners don’t sell their speakers that quick. It took awhile before I saw my x1 speakers showed up used at TMRauddio.  
Power cables and power conditioners
Power cable and power conditioners do make a difference. I do have the ps 300 using van den hull pc. I was about to buy 2 pc budget $1500. I saw my old model 11 by costum power cord , they are I think $150 each 20 yrs ago. They did match my tube m... 
Lyra versus Hana
The Lyra Delos is the one I’ve heard at my friend system, that got me to buy expensive analog set up. I have the Hana ML it’s good. Iam planning to get Delos Lyra to replace my HAna SL.  
Any experience adding a LPS to a stock Sutherland Duo phono stage?
I have the Sutherland 20/20 with LPS . I noticed a big improvement.  
Should speakers be upgraded before preamp and amplifiers?
Inna I agree, start a new system.15 K is descent amount to be able to start a new one.So many options now.Schiit gear affordable to be able to achieve a good system.Omega , Tekton, used Borensen x1 speakers, Kef meta   
What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space.
Sub for townhome might bother your neighbor,space is a problem too. I will stick what you have. Enjoy the music.  
Are Headphones Fit for Serious Music Listening?
After I listen to headphone, my ears need a week to recover so I can listen to my system. I gave up using headphones long time ago.  
LoFi
My Bose boombox Acoustic wave system Ii , is my fourth option to listen to, when Iam busy it’s my top option. It sound good though.  
Are EL34 based amps more musical than KT series based ? Or it's purely a matter of design?
Matching and preference will play a role which one you like.  
This Might Not Exist, Any reasonably priced, smaller speakers with 100db Sensitivity?
Omega and Tekton ps 12.  
What do the statistics say about the age of Audiophiles and the replacement rate?
Many years ago dealer , salesman , won’t entertain young costumers on their twenties? They are after the money. Now most of the dealer are onliine the opportunity to introduce high end audio is almost gone.   
AXPONA 2025 April 11-13 Schaumburg, IL
Op I go there annually, I live about 30 to 40 minutes from the venue. You will enjoy it.  
Seeking a Power Conditioner
I have the Niagara 1200 on my third system . It sounds good. Audioquest and PS audio make good conditioner . I have their ps 300 on my second system.  
Snake River Audio Power Cables - Best Unboxing
OP congrats to your new cables.Wig is correct. Milpai those who can’t hear the difference on cables and conditioners I respect them. Maybe they really don’t hear it.So they can save a lot of money. Me ? I love cables and power conditioner  rolling.  
Pure Silver Wire
Kimber cables knows how to design silver cable. I have their digital cable D60, kcag ic, and 8AG speaker cables.they match well with tube gear. Onother favorite is Audioquest dragon speaker cables , diamond ic. They work well with tube and ss.