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Sales or clearances happening now
PS is selling manufacturer direct only now, so the prices are down from list, but actually more than the big dealers were actually selling them for, so in some sense new PS gear costs more now... 
Sales or clearances happening now
most of us will be home to sign for delivered boxes... 
Do any still use an older high end tuner from the past?....
McIntosh MR-74 and Luxman T-110, both upgraded by Don Scott and both wonderful. Yamaha T-2 recently refurbished and also excellent. Also quite like the tuner section in my refurbished Tandberg TR-2075 MKll receiver. 
Looking for a hybrid integrated to do it all!
many hybrids actually simply use a tube buffer...the BAT VK3000SE uses a real tube preamp but does not offer a DAC. It does offer an optional phono 
Aftermarket umbilical cords
I bought my Revelations used on Audiogon, no experience with the company... 
Aftermarket umbilical cords
I've had good results with the Revelation Audio on Pass XP20 and XP22 
Vivaldi, played badly, is the worst classical music on earth
and there are the orchestras that use modern instruments and tunings, but original practices such as orchestra size and tempos...so lots of variations... 
Vivaldi, played badly, is the worst classical music on earth
with Baroque some love, and some struggle with,  the different sound of original instruments and tunings vs Baroque played on modern instruments  
Dumb break in question...
well said uberwaltz  
Hunt for new floor standers
Salk SongTowers, sold factory direct, new at your price... 
Pass Labs XA-25 on all the time?
if you call Pass Labs, let us know what they say please... 
Pass Labs XA-25 on all the time?
I agree call Pass Labs. Someone who knows will answer.  
The shams, scams and dead ends of the High Fidelity hobbie/passion/adiction
well said wolf !!! 
The shams, scams and dead ends of the High Fidelity hobbie/passion/adiction
I loved the 8 track in my '67 Camaro for 10 years, was awesome... 
Pass Labs XA-25 on all the time?
the only downside is the electrical usage, but it is probably not much on the XA25. The XA160.8 left on uses the same electricity as three 100 watt older type light bulbs...I just spoke to Pass about his...no harm to amp and it does sound better, ...