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Audiophile streaming service
George what streaming services have you listened to? I've heard much fewer complaints about Qobuz than Tidal. 
Audiophile streaming service
Qobuz works for me. 
Omega Alnico XRS vs. Fritz Carrera vs. Harbeth 30.2 Speaker Shootout
redwoodaudio congrats on the Harbeth's! On the three speakers you compared the 30.2's are the only I've heard but they were great. First time was at Cap Audiofest in 2017 I literally stayed for the entire second side of DSOTM the sound was so fant... 
Recommendation for new cables
Auditorium23 great sounding copper cables that pair well with tubes and are also relatively affordable. 
Help teach an old dog new tricks
Congrats and if you need any help setting up the Node many here can assist.  
Looking for new (to me) Speakers for Leben CS300XS---Devore, Harbeth, or Reference 3A?
I have concluded the best amplifier for Audio Note loudspeakers is an Audio Note.That may be the case but other tube amps work well I am using a custom PP 17 watt EL34 amp to power my AN-J's. Having heard Leben gear I think it would match well wi... 
Do I need pre-amp? Upgrade amp or buy pre-amp? Audionote system
Weirdly someone asked a very similar question on that thread I posted yesterday about Meishu vs P3, here is the question and a very helpful dealer response. I will use only one input into the amp so a P3 Silver Tonmeister will give me the same p... 
How are speakers improved?
kenjit the answer is obvious Nigel needs you to come and tune his speakers for him. 
Do I need pre-amp? Upgrade amp or buy pre-amp? Audionote system
I was just looking on the AN website look like the P3 has been upgraded to Tonemeister status. Getting your amp upgraded might give you a very significant increase in sound quality at a fairly low investment. 
Do I need pre-amp? Upgrade amp or buy pre-amp? Audionote system
I agree with @tvad the M3 would be a good match and your P3 Silver is a great amp already. A Meishu Tonemeister may sound better but maybe not. I would definitely suggest posting your question here:https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/strictly-f... 
Ideas on how to improve setup please
To me yes KT77 over KT88. 
REVIEW: Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated, Soniquil Cables....
skypunk sorry to hear your struggles but glad you finally have the amp you wanted and even better it's as good as you had hoped! I commented on your system love the plinth on your Thorens would love to see a better pic of your speakers. Happy New ... 
Ideas on how to improve setup please
One easy quick way to improve your sound is a quad of Genalex Gold Lion KT77 repro's the best current EL34 variant by a mile. 
Notifications when someone comments on my virtual system
jaytor sadly you can't its a bummer if you go to systems you will see a notification but you won't get an email or anything like that. 
Wadia Digimaster connection
You could get a USB converter and run AES/EBU or BNC to it and USB from the converter to your laptop.Something like this from the listings would do the trick and there are other options if you look around.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa74bh...